SPAR Norway expands its e-commerce network with the launch of EUROSPAR Hunstad in Bodø online store
NORWAY, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since last year, SPAR Norway has been increasing its focus on online retail to alleviate the challenge of large distances between stores and drive business to independent retailers across the country. The SPAR Partner…
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Keasbey, NJ, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite of Erie to Give Away $25 Gift Cards to the first 200 customers who visit the store on Saturday, May 20
In celebration of its first anniversary, and to thank its loyal customers, Price Rite of Erie will offer the first 200 customers a complimentary $25…
New Location Opens May 24 with Exciting New Features and Flavors
Minnesota, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market officially opens its new 45,000 square-foot Woodbury store, located at 305 Radio Dr., Wednesday, May 24 at 9 a.m. The highly anticipated store will be a culinary destination for chefs of all skill levels and a…
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 18, 2017), the National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on tax reform:
“We applaud the House for taking an important first step towards a once-in-a-generation tax reform that…
Perm, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, announces the development of its Urals logistics infrastructure with the opening of a distribution centre (DC) in Perm.
The logistics facility of over 23,500 sq m will supply Pyaterochka stores in the Perm Region (currently more than 280 stores). Featuring five…
Richmond, VA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — MARTIN’S Food Markets today (May 18,2017) announced it will close its remaining nine stores in the greater Richmond and Williamsburg communities this summer.
“Throughout this difficult process, our top concern has been to take care of our associates and treat them fairly and with respect,” said Tom Lenkevich,…
Meijer debuts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with new supercenters opening in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie
Retailer opens first supercenters in UP; brings fresh produce delivered daily, mPerks Rewards and drive-thru pharmacy to Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened new supercenters in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie…
Utica, NY, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Supermarkets announced that it is accepting job applications for its 64th store, the 32,000-square-foot Price Rite of Utica, located at 501 Bleeker Street, scheduled to open in June 2017. The supermarket chain, known for its everyday low prices, is looking to hire approximately 85 employees for full-…
EROSKI retoma la inversión en aperturas propias con la inauguración de un supermercado en San Sebastián
Contempla una inversión anual de en torno a los 100 millones de euros durante los próximos años
La apertura, mañana jueves, de este nuevo supermercado EROSKI en San Sebastián ha supuesto la creación de 43 puestos de trabajo…
The Culinary Circle® brand adds eight new items to its premium food offerings
New cheese stuffed crust pizzas, wing sauces, and indulgent gelatos aim to make eating occasions more festive and flavorful
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Culinary Circle® brand today (May 16, 2017) announced that it is adding eight new items to…
From L. to R., Glen Bradley, Golub Corporation Group VP of Marketing and Business Intelligence; Menachem “Mendy” Majesky, Bags2Riches 2017 Grand Prize Winner; Trevor Sulcoski, Edwardsville Price Chopper Store Manager; and Mona Golub, Golub Corporation VP of Public Relations and Consumer Services celebrate Mendy’s win.
Edwardsville, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Friday, the…
New Mobile Ordering Option Provides Added Convenience and Value for All Wawa Rewards Members, with a registered gift card, across Wawa’s Six-State Operating Area
Wawa, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ordering Wawa’s fresh food and beverages is about to get a lot more convenient for Wawa Rewards members! Beginning May 17, 2017, Wawa will officially…
Performance driven by strong growth across Europe, and entry into new and developing markets
SPAR now operational in 44 countries, with 12,545 stores employing 350,000 people, following continued international expansion
Results point to “strong revival in proximity retailing” – SPAR Managing Director, Tobias Wasmuht
London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International,…
CINCINNATI, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the retirement of Sukanya Madlinger, senior vice president of retail divisions, and the promotion of Calvin Kaufman to succeed her. Mr. Kaufman currently serves as president of Kroger's Louisville division.
Kroger today (May 16, 2017) also announced the promotion of Ann Reed to…
Liverpool FC footballer Daniel Sturridge delivered £500 worth of PE and outdoor equipment to Flintshire school through Sainsbury’s Active Kids
London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Liverpool FC and England footballer, Daniel Sturridge, has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to surprise children in Flintshire after thieves broke into their school during the Easter holiday and stole…
Rochester, NEW YORK, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — On May 15, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Wegmans Food Markets as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer. For the third year in a row, this award was given to Wegmans for fostering awareness of the Safer Choice program and committing to offer cleaning…
LOS ANGELES, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market 365 in Santa Monica, located at 2121 Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico, will open Aug. 9.
The 26,668-square-foot store will feature a Groundwork coffee bar and Asian Box street food venue via the grocer’s Friends of 365 program.
“We’re excited to bring the 365 experience to Santa Monica,”…
Retailer brings one-stop shopping and home delivery option to Howard and Green Bay neighbors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter today (May 16, 2017) in Howard, Wis., bringing shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and a full-service pharmacy that makes family…
Newest location to offer families up to 25% savings on groceries
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today (May 16, 2017) announced that the company is opening a new Club in Hanover Township, New Jersey in 2018, which could save local shoppers nearly $40 million. The Hanover Township Club will be located…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We know there are many customers out there who are short on time and inspiration, who also need a bit of a nudge in the kitchen,” says Steve Bayliss, Group General Manager Marketing, Foodstuffs (NZ) Ltd. “We have the answer with delicious easy-to-cook meal kits, which…
Foodstuffs has opened a fresh New World store on Auckland’s North Shore.
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers of the former Nosh store in Constellation Drive will soon see a New World logo on the building. With this change comes New World’s excellent standard of service, and an expanded range of products…
BJ's Restaurants debuts its new Brewhouse Slow-Roasted Menu
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) announced today (May 15, 2017) the debut of its new Brewhouse Slow-Roasted Menu featuring items such as prime rib, turkey, pork ribs, pork shoulder and a double bone-in pork chop. Using ovens increasingly seen in…
Tesco’s adds Spoon Guru’s innovative online technology and expertise in nutrition into its online shopping platform
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco today (May 15, 2017) has announced a partnership with Spoon Guru to help its customers with specific diets and tastes quickly and easily find food suitable when shopping online. It marks the latest…
Tesco’s ‘Free Fruit for Kids’ initiative provided 20 million pieces of fruit since its launch in July last year
Tesco’s ground-breaking ‘Free Fruit for Kids’ initiative has proved a real hit with children and parents, after the retailer revealed it has given out 20 million pieces of free fruit since its launch in July last year.
CHESHUNT,…
Independent Grocers Financial Survey reveals the independent supermarket industry faced challenges in 2016 due to deflation
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — FMS Solutions Holdings LLC (FMS) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) today (May 15, 2017) released their annual “Independent Grocers Financial Survey,” the latest edition covering fiscal year 2016. The study, now in…
Eerste volledig elektrische trucks de weg op voor Albert Heijn
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vandaag nam Abdeluheb Choho, wethouder Duurzaamheid van de gemeente Amsterdam, de eerste e-trucks in gebruik die Albert Heijn-supermarkten in Amsterdam gaan bevoorraden. De volledig elektrische trucks zijn uitstootvrij en heel stil. Het is voor Albert Heijn, Simon Loos, Ginaf…
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SM Markets the first retailer to bring fresh local oyster mushrooms to the supermarket
Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Markets becomes the first retailer to bring fresh local oyster mushrooms to the supermarket in support of Go Negosyo’s initiative to help engage local farmers.
Sourced from Trophy Farm, a Leyte-based…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — A sport nutrition drink developed by former Olympic gold medalist Darren Campbell has secured a listing with the Co-op.
South-Wales based Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) developed the Pro Iso drink for the Wales rugby team and was last month confirmed as an official supplier to the British &…
Bradford, England, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has agreed a new three-year contract starting in March 2018 that will mean its own-brand liquid milk is provided by Arla Foods.
Morrisons is looking forward to working more closely with their farmers on a range of sustainability and animal welfare measures.
As part of this deal, Morrisons…
Sainsbury’s adds three light and fluffy Asian Buns to its ‘On the Go’ range
London, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Sainsbury’s will launch three light and fluffy Asian Buns to its ‘On the Go’ range – the first of its kind for a UK supermarket!
In recent years, Asian steamed buns have soared in…