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Wawa now hiring for its first stores in Northeast Florida

Opening of New Northeast Florida Market Stores Will Create More than 200 Jobs in Local Communities in 2017 Jacksonville, FL, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc. is thrilled to announce that it is in the final stages of its launch into Northeast Florida with the first wave of new stores slated to open during…

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Kum & Go kicks off in-store donation campaign to raise funds for United Way of Central Iowa

Associates at Central Iowa Kum & Go stores will be wearing red “Live United” t-shirts on October 1 and 2 to celebrate the in-store campaign kickoff WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Throughout the month of October, Kum & Go associates will encourage customers to add a donation with each transaction or…

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X5 Retail opens its first Pyaterochka stores in Barnaul in the Siberian Federal District

Barnaul, RUSSIA, 2017-Sep-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE: FIVE), announces its further expansion in the Siberian Federal District and the opening of the first Pyaterochka stores in Barnaul. Five new Pyaterochka stores were opened in the city. The stores, which have a total area of over…

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PORTUGAL: Jerónimo Martins celebrates its 225th anniversary new corporate identity unveil and logistics center in Valongo

LISBON, Portugal, 2017-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jerónimo Martins Group’s new corporate identity was unveiled this morning when it officially inaugurated its new Logistics Center in Valongo. Sara Miranda, Director of Corporate Communication and Responsibility for the Group, explained that there is good reason for this change: “The previous identity was designed in 2003, when…

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Carolina Panthers’ Devin Funchess partners with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich

Carolina Panthers’ Devin Funchess partners with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich Matthews, NC, 2017-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Funchess to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter - 6701 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.…

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ShopRite’s annual Help Bag Hunger Day brought community leaders together to help raise awareness on food insecurity

ShopRite's annual Help Bag Hunger Day brought community leaders together to help raise awareness on food insecurity Keasbey, New Jersey, 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Community leaders came together Sept. 20 to help bag groceries at ShopRite stores as part of ShopRite's annual Help Bag Hunger Day. That's when community leaders and local celebrity baggers such as mayors,…

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Carrefour Belgium to open additional three pick-up points for online orders

BELGIUM, 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — On September 29, Carrefour will open three new pick-up points for drive.be. This will bring the total number of new pick-up points opened this month up to 15. At the start of this year, Carrefour announced its targets for 2017 to - extend home delivery, - trial home delivery by other customers -…

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Tesco widens crop specifications to help British apple farmers affected by the frosts earlier this year

Tesco widens crop specifications to help British apple farmers affected by the frosts earlier this year Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — British apple farmers are to be given a helping hand by Tesco after frosts earlier this year hampered the growth of this autumn’s crop. Unseasonal temperatures dropped to -4C at the end…

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ALDI now accepts Apple Pay, Android Pay and all other forms of contactless payment

Batavia, Ill., 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Committed to making grocery shopping smart, fast and easy, ALDI now accepts Apple Pay, Android Pay and all other forms of contactless payment. ALDI, known for its super speedy checkout process, will offer the new payment option at all of its nearly 1,700 stores nationwide. “We’re continually innovating to…

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Meijer rolls out Misfits program to help shoppers save money and reduce food waste

Meijer rolls out Misfits program to help shoppers save money and reduce food waste   Misfits program now available at all Meijer stores provides new option to save money and reduce food waste GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer has found a perfectly-imperfect fit for customers interested in reducing food waste and sacrificing aesthetics for…

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SPAR supports Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships

Some 75,000 tickets have already been sold for the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships which begin on 7 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2017-Sep-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — With 328 days until the start of the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships, of which SPAR is the principal sponsor, the organisers have announced that an unprecedented 75,000 tickets…

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Albertsons Companies announces the acquisition of premier meal kit service, Plated

Acquisition of a Premier Food Tech Company Sets the Stage for the First Omnichannel Meal Kit Service Boise, ID and New York, NY, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, today (September 20, 2017) announced the acquisition of Plated, a premier meal kit service. This move advances a…

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Wegmans Food Markets ready to open new store in Montvale, New Jersey on Sunday, September 24

New Wegmans employees are ready to deliver exceptional service beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 24 MONTVALE, NJ, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paul Jordan can’t hide his enthusiasm about the grand opening on September 24 of Wegmans Food Markets’ new 108,000 sq. ft. store in Montvale, New Jersey, where he’s the store manager.…

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Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen

Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Elke dag groente eten. We weten allemaal dat het moet, maar het blijft een grote uitdaging. Gemiddeld eten Nederlanders 117 gram groente per dag terwijl de aanbevolen hoeveelheid 250 gram per dag is. Albert Heijn helpt graag een handje en maakt het klanten daarom…

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NEW ZEALAND: Foodstuffs commits to 100% cage free eggs within 10 years

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs announced today (21 September 2017) that following an extensive review of its egg sourcing and animal welfare policies the business has committed to a goal of being 100% cage free for eggs within 10 years. “We are committed to working with our suppliers toward our goal…

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WWF Austria: 97% of all of SPAR Austria’s fish products are responsibly sourced

Austria, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Austria made a commitment back in 2011 already to only stock responsibly sourced fish products in its stores. Each year, WWF Austria checks SPAR’s entire fish range and advises on improvements. This year, the results of the assessment revealed that 97% of all of SPAR Austria’s 457…

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Colruyt Group offers in-depth information on house brand food products with the launch of “Product Finder” website

Colruyt Group offers in-depth information on house brand food products with the launch of “Product Finder” website   Halle, Belgium, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (September 20, 2017), Colruyt Group is launching their unique website “Product Finder”. This digital platform offers in-depth information about the group’s house brand food products, including Boni Selection and Everyday, which…

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Carrefour continues to expand its Carrefour Easy convenience banner in China

Carrefour continues to expand its Carrefour Easy convenience banner in China   China, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — With 9 new Carrefour Easy stores since the start of the year, Carrefour China is moving forward with its multi-format, omni-channel growth. While it continues to operate its hypermarkets and roll out its e-commerce business, Carrefour is continuing to expand…

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Former CIA and NSA Director General Michael Hayden to deliver the opening keynote at the 2018 NGA Show

Former CIA and NSA Director to Address Independent Supermarket Operators ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today (Sep 19, 2017) announced that former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), General Michael Hayden, will deliver the opening keynote address, sponsored by The Kraft…

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EROSKI aumenta un 16% las ventas de alimentos de origen local en Navarra en el primer semestre del ejercicio

EROSKI aumenta un 16% las ventas de alimentos de origen local en Navarra en el primer semestre del ejercicio   Destaca el incremento del 46% del volumen de sus ventas de carne gracias a la extensión de los mostradores de carnicería en sus tiendas de nueva generación  Las ventas de productos lácteos crecen casi un…

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Wegmans ranked #7 on the 2017 list of the ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®

ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® have ranked Wegmans #7 on the 2017 list of the ‘Best Workplaces for Women.’ Great Place to Work is the organization that conducts research and compiles results for Fortune’s annual ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list, which has included Wegmans for 20…

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ShopRite sends a truck filled with food and supplies to Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the flood waters receded, the people of Texas began the arduous task of rebuilding their homes and communities. It would not be easy. By the time Hurricane Harvey departed, the storm had caused billions of dollars of damage. Once the roads had been cleared and the flooding had…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 1,049,432 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,049,432 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from September 11, 2017 up to and including September 15, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €15.15 per share for a total consideration of €15.9 million. These repurchases were…

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Inmar Promotion Network president John Ross named President and CEO of IGA Inc.

CHICAGO, IL, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced today (September 18, 2017) that John Ross, current President of Inmar Promotion Network, has been named President and CEO of IGA Inc., succeeding current IGA Chairman, President and CEO Mark Batenic. Ross will begin his tenure as CEO mid-October of 2017, working closely…

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Kroger launches new initiative to end hunger and eliminate waste

Kroger launches new initiative to end hunger and eliminate waste   "Moonshot" Initiative Aims to End Hunger in Communities and Eliminate Waste in the Company by 2025 CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Sept. 19, 2017) announced a new, national effort aimed at ending hunger in the communities Kroger calls home and…

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SPAR Norway tackles food waste with 50% off on all freshly baked bread one hour before closing time

Norway, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Norway is aiming to reduce food waste by 270 tons a year. How does it hope to achieve this? By offering a 50 percent discount on all freshly baked bread one hour before closing time. Before officially launching the bread waste reduction scheme in August, it was first…

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The Kroger Co. donated $3.5 million to support Hurricanes Harvey and Irma recovery efforts

CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its family of stores announced today (Sept. 18, 2017) it has donated $3.5 million, to date, to support recovery efforts in regions affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. "I'm proud of how quickly the Kroger team was able to mobilize after the storms to provide our…

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Tesco provides update on its “Bags of Help” programme

Tesco provides update on its “Bags of Help” programme   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — One question people often ask us is: “Where does the money I pay for carrier bags go at Tesco?" We’re incredibly proud of the way money for Tesco carrier bags goes to help local communities, and we want be clear…

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EROSKI eleva las compras de pescado con sello azul ‘MSC’ de pesca sostenible a más de 789 toneladas durante el primer semestre

EROSKI eleva las compras de pescado con sello azul 'MSC' de pesca sostenible a más de 789 toneladas durante el primer semestre   Las compras de bacalao Skrei han superado las 360 Tn, las de anchoa del Cantábrico las 313 Tn y las de bonito del norte las 115 Tn  La previsión de la cooperativa…

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