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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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…
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…
United Kingdom, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of SPAR’s commitment to delivering products which meet the changing needs of their customers, SPAR UK has unveiled a new range of own brand cooking sauces. They form a key part of SPAR’s campaign to offer shoppers delicious evening meals for every night of the…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt wants to market its own meal box, and starts testing it today (30 January 2017) with its co-workers. Colruyt's meal box is meant for families with kids. The recipes will be accessible, easy to prepare and quick. During the test phase, the meal box will only be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oman, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the same week as the opening of the 15th corporate owned SPAR Supermarket in Oman, plans were announced for rapid expansion into a further 15 SPAR Express stores. This will be achieved through a partnership with Nakheel United Enterprises LLC by converting retail stores at Al Maha petrol…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…