Asda launches new product developments with Comber-based supplier Mash Direct
Mash Direct cooks up ‘fresh’ new Asda deal
LEEDS, England,, 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Family-owned Mash Direct has landed a significant contract with Asda to supply five new lines of its award-winning produce to selected Asda stores in Northern Ireland.
The Comber-based supplier has extended its…
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Holders to receive 1.7 cents cash per PDC Contingent Value Right
Boise, ID, 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today (May 8, 2017 ) that it is distributing 1.7 cents cash per Contingent Value Right (a total of approximately $4 million) related to the sale of the assets of Safeway’s property development subsidiary, Property…
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 3, 2017), the National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Kathy Kuzava, President of the Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) with its Association Leadership Award for her dedication and contributions to the independent supermarket industry.
"I am pleased to honor Kathy for her passionate leadership and dedication to…
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-May-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 8, 2017), Hy-Vee, Inc. announced it has successfully transitioned 100 percent of its sushi to responsible sources. The supermarket chain guarantees that all sushi prepared and sold in its 244 Midwestern stores, including Hy-Vee Market Grille restaurants, will now contain seafood that is caught in…
Wegmans Food Markets introduces online cake orders for special occasions
ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-May-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is now offering online celebration cake and cookie cake orders at wegmans.com/ createyourcake. Select cakes can be customized, ordered, and paid for online with a credit or debit card and a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.…
Community invited to BBQ & Bluegrass event benefiting Sustain Charlotte on Saturday, May 20
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its third store in Charlotte on Tuesday, May 23, at 7221 Waverly Walk Avenue. Opening day shoppers will be greeted with door-buster deals and an array of product demonstrations and…
Winning school to receive more than $1,000 in supplies from Meijer and its partners
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is honoring local teachers in its six-state footprint through its first-ever “Homeroom Heroes” contest. Now through May 13, parents are encouraged to nominate a teacher in their community and explain why the educator…
Fair Trade Certified Scallops Now Available in Albertsons Companies
Santa Monica Seafood® Signature Sea Scallops available at Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California and coming soon to Safeway in Northern California
BOISE, Idaho, 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies today (May 4th, 2017) announced that it has expanded its Fair Trade Certified™ seafood…
EROSKI inaugura un nuevo supermercado franquiciado en Bilbao
El nuevo establecimiento responde al modelo comercial “contigo” que EROSKI impulsa actualmente en su red de tiendas
La apertura ha supuesto la creación de seis puestos de trabajo
La cooperativa colabora con más de 1.600 proveedores vascos con un volumen de compra de 600 millones…
Al Meera recognized for its efforts and achievements in supporting Qatar’s economy by Forbes Middle East
DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forbes Middle East, in partnership with the Minsitry of Economy and Commerce, recognized Qatar’s top 40 listed companies in a ceremony titled ‘Celebrating Qatar’s Success’, held recently at St. Regis Doha.
During the ceremony,…
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 3, 2017) Food Marketing Institute (FMI) proudly awarded Ellie Taylor, president of the Alabama Grocers Association, as the 2017 Donald H. MacManus Award recipient for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the grocery industry.
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin presented Taylor with the award at…
National Grocers Association partners with Feeding America, Food Distributors to raise funds for local hunger-relief organizations
Arlington, VA, 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 2, 2017), the National Grocers Association (NGA), along with the NGA Research and Education Foundation, launched the “Independents Day of Giving” campaign to help fight hunger and raise community awareness…
Meijer brings one-stop shopping and home delivery option to McCordsville and Franklin, Ind.
Retailer brings one-stop shopping and home delivery option to McCordsville and Franklin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened new 192,000-square-foot supercenters today (May 2, 2017) in McCordsville and Franklin, Ind., bringing residents a new one-stop shopping option that features…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Colruyt Jemappes will open its doors after a few weeks of renovation work. The store has been completely rearranged and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store.
"During closure, we completely rearranged the store", says store manager Geoffrey Severino. "Customers can now shop even more efficiently in a…
DES PERES, Mo., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnuck Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh ground beef purchased the morning of May 2 from its Des Peres, Mo. store located at 12332 Manchester Road (63131). The recall was initiated after a store teammate discovered metal shavings in the grind.
This recall includes fresh ground beef labeled as:
90/10…
SPAR Guangdong celebrates the opening of two new hypermarkets in Guzhen Huayi and Wuhua County
Guangdong, China, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR China Partner, SPAR Guangdong, celebrated the opening of two new hypermarkets recently, one in the town of Guzhen Huayi and the other in Wuhua County.
The Guzhen Huayi Hypermarket has a retail selling…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (May 1, 2017) that Tom Lee has been named Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, effective May 1. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for supply chain management, with a focus on enhancing and expanding the company's network to support customers'…
San Bernardino, California, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Markets proudly recognized Stater Bros. “Family” members who reached milestone years in their careers on April 22, 2017.
The “Family” Service Awards Program was established in 1987, and “Family” members reaching 5, 10 and 15 years of service are recognized with a beautiful gold pin…
MIGROS: 200 LADESTATIONEN FÜR ELEKTRO-AUTOS BIS 2019
Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Keine andere Detailhändlerin in der Schweiz verfügt über so viele öffentlich zugängliche Ladestationen für Elektro-Autos wie die Migros. Aktuell können Kunden und Kundinnen an 26 Migros-Standorten auf insgesamt 80 Parkplätzen mit E-Tankstellen ihre umweltschonenden Autos aufladen, während sie ihre Einkäufe tätigen.…
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week Tesco will launch the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK.
The ‘Little Helps to Healthier Living’ campaign, running throughout May, will provide:
· Helpful ‘little swaps’, many of which have lower sugar,…
Arlington, VA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greg Ferrara, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the National Grocers Association (NGA), today (May 1, 2017) released the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-examine the menu labeling regulation that had…
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven local Fresh Grocer supermarkets, owned and operated by the Burns family, raised $8,500 for the American Red Cross during their fifth annual fundraiser held in March in honor of National Red Cross Month. The month-long fundraiser was supported by both corporate and customer donations. All proceeds…
Zet je product in de spotlights op de Albert Heijn Podiumdag 2017
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Op 7 juni wordt voor derde keer op rij de Albert Heijn Podiumdag georganiseerd. Hét moment bij uitstek om als potentiële leverancier met Albert Heijn kennis te maken, en andersom natuurlijk. De inkopers van Albert Heijn zijn…
Chairman and CEO Jonathan Weis updates shareholders on landmark year and the company’s plans for the future
SUNBURY, PA, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets Chairman and CEO Jonathan H. Weis today (April 28, 2017) announced the company’s plans to invest $90 million in its growth in 2017. This budget includes new stores, remodels, supply…
Carrefour converts urban spaces into green spaces
Paris, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the official inauguration of the vegetable garden on the roof of the Villiers-en-Bière hypermarket in Seine-et-Marne, Carrefour is sharing its ideas for introducing short distribution channels at its stores.
Stores which are becoming production sites
Villiers-en-Bière vegetable garden: over a 1200 m² surface area,…
Sainsbury’s expands product offerings with Sushi Gourmet and Patisserie Valerie partnerships
London, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its commitment to offer customers a distinct and differentiated choice of quality food, Sainsbury’s is trialling a new in-store partnership with luxury patisserie brand, Patisserie Valerie.
Patisserie Valerie cakes now available at patisserie counters in…
Children ages 7 to 14 can sign up to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a VIP guest of the O’s
BALTIMORE, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is partnering with the Baltimore Orioles for this season’s Orioles All-Star Kids sweepstakes.
Now through August 23 parents can visit any Maryland Whole Foods Market location to…
PHOENIX, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (April 27, 2017) announced that Jim Nielsen, president & chief operating officer, and Brad Lukow, chief financial officer, will present at the BMO Capital Markets 12th Annual Farm to Market Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York. The presentation will begin at 8:10…
COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS) – the neighborhood warehouse grocery store – today (April 26, 2017) announced it will transition the full line of Tradewinds Spices & Seasonings under its signature First Street private label brand, expanding its national brand equivalent or better tier of…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers in Congleton celebrated the opening of a new B&M store which opened in the town on Wednesday.
Located at Congleton Retail Park, Viking Way, the new Bargains Store is B&M’s second in the town and has made more great bargains available to even more shoppers in…