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Prime Now adds New Seasons Market to its growing selection of local stores in Seattle

Starting today in Seattle, Prime Now offers one- and two-hour delivery of thousands of fresh, local grocery products including wine and beer from New Seasons Market Prime Now more than doubles its service reach for Bartell Drugs delivery SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today (Jan. 31, 2017)…

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MELECTRONICS FRAUENFELD PASSAGE WIRD UMGEBAUT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 10. Februar wird der melectronics-Fachmarkt in der Passage Frauenfeld umgebaut. Die Filiale wird während einem Monat nach neuem Ladenbaukonzept komplett umgestaltet. Für die Umbauzeit wird ein Provisorium eingerichtet. Das neue melectronics-Ladenbaukonzept hält auch in der melectronics-Filiale Passage Frauenfeld Einzug. Ab dem 10. Februar wird die Filiale…

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Sainsbury’s kicks off this year’s Active Kids programme to encourage children to eat well and exercise more

Sainsbury’s kicks off this year's Active Kids programme to encourage children to eat well and exercise more   London, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Skipping meals (19%) and cutting out food groups (43%) are both factors which 11-14 year olds believe can contribute towards leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition, when looking at how to make…

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FMI recognizes Wakefern CEO Joe Colalillo for his entrepreneurial leadership in design and imaginative merchandising

FMI recognizes Wakefern CEO Joe Colalillo for his entrepreneurial leadership in design and imaginative merchandising   Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) tonight (January 28, 2017) honored Joe Colalillo, president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. and chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corp., with FMI’s Wegman Award for exercising entrepreneurial…

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Walmart Canada to stop providing free plastic bags with the aim to ultimately eliminate plastic film from land-fill

Goal is to eliminate plastic film from municipal land-fill New five-cent fee to be implemented to discourage single-use bags Reusable bags to be offered at a discount Mississauga, ON., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart Canada today ( January 25, 2016) announced that beginning Feb. 9, 2016, it will stop providing free…

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Kesko now on 100% renewable electricity

Helsinki, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the beginning of 2017, all electricity purchased by Kesko in Finland is renewable. In 2017, the amount of electricity purchased by Kesko will be approximately 540 GWh. This electricity will be used in K-stores and the K-Group's other properties. Especially food stores and food warehouses consume a lot…

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PENNY setzt als erster Discounter mit HERZBUBE-Eiern Zeichen für mehr Tierwohl

Hauptprobleme wie Kükentöten und Schnäbelkürzen im Fokus – GVO-freies Futter Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pro Jahr werden rund 45 Millionen männliche Küken unmittelbar nach der Geburt getötet, weil sie keine Eier legen und nur wenig Fleisch ansetzen. Mit den HERZBUBE-Eiern setzt PENNY nun ein Zeichen in Sachen Tierwohl: Zum einen werden die…

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Weis Markets in Ephrata, Lititz, Willow Street and Red Rose Commons shopping center in Lancaster now offer full selection of wine

Lancaster locations now offer full selections of wine and beer at in-store cafes SUNBURY, PA and LANCASTER, PA, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (January 27th, 2017) announced it is now selling a full selection of wine at its in-store cafes in Ephrata, Lititz and Willow Street locations, as well as its Lancaster store…

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Sprouts Farmers Market to issue financial results for 4Q and FY 2016 on Thursday, February 23, 2017

PHOENIX, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (Jan. 26, 2017) announced it will issue financial results for the 13-week fourth quarter and 52-week year ended January 1, 2017 before the market opens on Thursday, February 23, 2017.  Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m.…

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Carrefour Spain fruit’s Cardboard Box for home delivery honoured with the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award

Carrefour Spain fruit's Cardboard Box for home delivery honoured with the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award   The Cardboard Box for home delivery of Carrefour Spain fruit wins the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award Spain, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — In October, Carrefour Spain won the LIDERPACK award, leading to participation in the WORLSTAR Awards. The Liderpack Awards are the most…

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ShopRite Supermarkets announces the appointment of Brett Wing as its new president

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. (SRS), which owns and operates 34 ShopRite stores in New Jersey and New York, has named industry veteran Brett Wing president of the company.  SRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corp., the largest U.S. retailer-owned cooperative with members who own and operate…

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Albert Heijn ondersteunt ambities Voedseltop

Albert Heijn ondersteunt ambities Voedseltop   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staatsecretaris Van Dam, minister Schippers, minister Ploumen en staatssecretaris Dijksma organiseerden vandaag een Nationale Voedseltop om met het bedrijfsleven en andere betrokken partijen afspraken te maken over gezonder, duurzamer en transparanter voedsel. Namens Albert Heijn sprak daar ook directeur Marit van Egmond, verantwoordelijk voor alle…

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Lenta Ltd announces consolidated sales and operating results for 4Q and full year 2016

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the Company’s consolidated sales and operating results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended 31 December 2016. 4Q 2016 Operating Highlights: • Total sales grew 20.9%…

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SPAR Switzerland further expands with two new store openings: SPAR express Zurich Theatre and SPAR supermarket in Eschen

Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Two recent store openings reflect a strong focus on tailored fresh offerings meeting the customer requirements of each location. Opening SPAR express Zurich Theatre At the end of December, a new SPAR express store was opened adjacent to the famous Zurich Theatre. The store, with a sales area of…

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MIGROS AACHTAL WIRD ERÖFFNET

Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 2. Februar 2017 öffnet in Amriswil die Migros Aachtal erstmals ihre Türen. Während der zehnmonatigen Bauzeit ist ein moderner Supermarkt entstanden, der die Kundschaft mit viel Frische und einer angenehmen Atmosphäre empfängt. Auf einer Fläche von rund 700 m2 finden die Kundinnen und Kunden in der Migros Aachtal…

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EROSKI y sus clientes donaron 8.200 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas en 2016

EROSKI y sus clientes donaron 8.200 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas en 2016   5.600 toneladas corresponden a alimentos donados por EROSKI dentro del programa “Desperdicio Cero”, con el que garantiza que ningún alimento apto para el consumo es desechado en sus tiendas sino donado a organizaciones sociales Las campañas de donaciones solidarias desarrolladas…

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Sainsbury’s introduces The Changyu Noble Dragon Red, a Chinese Red wine

London, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Sainsbury’s launched a Chinese Red wine to the range, with a white wine to follow next month. The Changyu Noble Dragon Red comes as the latest addition to the range that continues to expand into new and exciting regions of wine production. The Noble Dragon Red is…

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Power Meals now on sale in the Market Café areas of select Wegmans Food Markets

Rochester, NY, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — What’s in a Power Meal? Fresh, whole ingredients packed with amazing flavor served with balanced nutrition. For people looking for the right fuel to lead healthier, better lives through food, Power Meals provide a balance of nutrients that will keep you satisfied and full of energy until…

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Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division President Joe Fey to retire; Jerry Clontz to succeed

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 24, 2017) announced the retirement of Mid-Atlantic division President Joe Fey, and that Jerry Clontz will succeed him. Mr. Clontz currently serves as senior vice president of operations of Harris Teeter, LLC. Joe Fey to Retire After 44 Years of Service Joe Fey will…

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Carrefour Belgium to discontinue sales of pangasius in both its fresh seafood and frozen foods sections

Carrefour Belgium to discontinue sales of pangasius in both its fresh seafood and frozen foods sections   Belgium, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium has decided to stop stocking pangasius and to discontinue sales of this particular fish in both its fresh seafood (fish counter and self-service) and frozen foods sections. This decision affects both…

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Hy-Vee offers unique line of Misfits® produce to help reduce food waste

With Misfits® program, customers get delicious, imperfect fruits and vegetables at a lower cost while helping to reduce food waste WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — To further combat the nation’s food waste issue, Hy-Vee, Inc. recently began offering so-called “ugly” produce in nearly all of its 242 grocery stores. “Ugly” produce is cosmetically…

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MIGROS WELTWEIT FÜHREND IM BEREICH TIERWOHL

MIGROS WELTWEIT FÜHREND IM BEREICH TIERWOHL   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Erstmals ist die Migros in der besten Gruppe („Leadership“) des so genannten Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) aufgenommen worden. Sie teilt sich diese renommierte Auszeichnung für vorbildliche Leistungen im Bereich des Tierwohls mit lediglich fünf weiteren Unternehmen weltweit. Die Migros setzt sich…

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MIGROS ZIEHT IN DEN SPISERMARKT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz wechselt voraussichtlich im Herbst 2017 vom bisherigen Standort am Spisertor in den Spisermarkt. Die Migros Ostschweiz plant, im Herbst 2017 im Untergeschoss des Spisermarktes einen Supermarkt zu eröffnen. Der entsprechende Mietvertrag mit der Suva konnte Mitte Januar unterzeichnet werden. Parallel zum Einzug in den Spisermarkt schliesst…

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Kroger family of stores to fill 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today ( Jan. 23, 2017) announced that its family of stores is hiring to fill an estimated 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions. The company also announced that its total active workforce grew by more than 12,000 associates in 2016. Over the last eight…

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Lenta Ltd. to release its sales and operating results for 4Q and full year of 2016 on 26th January 2017

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its consolidated sales and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016 on 26th January 2017. Lenta will also host an Analyst and…

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Lenta signs agreements with ADG Group for 36 locations of future Lenta supermarkets in Moscow

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX:LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, has signed lease contracts with Edisonenergo LLC, part of the ADG Group real estate development company, who are building a network of neighborhood shopping and entertainment centers across Moscow’s residential areas. The agreements cover 36 locations…

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LEGER UTEN GRENSER OG NORGESGRUPPEN FORLENGER SAMARBEIDET

LEGER UTEN GRENSER OG NORGESGRUPPEN FORLENGER SAMARBEIDET   Leger Uten Grenser og NorgesGruppen skal fortsette å jobbe sammen for å styrke det medisinske nødhjelpsarbeidet i verden. Den nye samarbeidsavtalen er på tre år. Norway, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leger Uten Grenser mottok finansiell støtte fra NorgesGruppen første gang i 2003. Siden 2013 har Leger Uten Grenser…

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