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Auchan Retail named the cheapest retailer in Spain by OCU for 8 consecutive years

Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 8th year in a row, Auchan Retail has been recognized as the cheapest retailer in the country by the OCU, the national consumer organization. The OCU visited nearly 1,200 stores across the country and analyzed the prices of more than 230 food and drugstore products, including…

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Sainsbury’s announces second phase of its Waste less, Save more strategy; commits to £1 million funding

Sainsbury’s announces second phase of its Waste less, Save more strategy; commits to £1 million funding   London, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has unveiled its latest move in the fight against food waste, by announcing a £1 million fund available to towns and cities across the UK. The commitment is the second phase of its…

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EROSKI garantiza el origen sostenible para toda su gama de conservas de atún

EROSKI llega a un acuerdo con todos sus proveedores de atún en conserva para abastecerse según los principios de la ISSF (Fundación Internacional para la Pesca Sostenible) EROSKI ha puesto en marcha un programa de auditorías externas realizadas por AZTI y MRAG Américas para garantizar la sostenibilidad del atún en conserva comercializado en sus…

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SPAR held a successful Food-to-Go Conference in Tbilisi

A highly successful Food-to-Go Conference organised by SPAR Russia and SPAR Georgia was held in Tbilisi recently. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The event, which focused on the theme of ‘Better Together’, brought together teams from SPAR Partners including Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Mongolia. Present were chefs, marketing managers, bakery specialists and…

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Lenta and The Walt Disney Company CIS launch range of co-branded food products for children

The first licensed private label co-branded project in the Russian market St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta (LSE, MOEX: LNTA), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, and The Walt Disney Company CIS are pleased to announce the launch of a range of co-branded food products for children offered as Lenta’s private…

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Lenta announces the opening of its 34th supermarket in Moscow region

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 34th supermarket in Moscow region. The new store is a Lenta large supermarket format located at 3G Prishvina str., Moscow. The store has a total area of 1,500…

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Lenta announces the opening of its first hypermarket in Novoshakhtinsk

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the South region to 21 hypermarkets in 13 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its first hypermarket in Novoshakhtinsk. The new store is a Lenta compact format…

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Foodstuffs North Island Ltd welcomes 20 Dutch companies on Trade Mission from the Netherlands to New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday the 8th of November, Foodstuffs North Island Ltd welcomes 20 innovative Dutch companies from horticultural and agricultural sectors, on a Trade Mission from the Netherlands to New Zealand. The trade delegation is headed by Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Minister Kamp. The trip is taking…

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REWE- und PENNY-Märkte GVO-freie Eigenmarken-Frischmilch ein

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Rahmen ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie hat die REWE Group bereits 2013 als erstes deutsches Handelsunternehmen GVO-freie Frischmilch der Marburger Molkerei regional auf den Markt gebracht. Jetzt verstärkt die genossenschaftliche Unternehmensgruppe ihr Engagement für GVO-freie Eigenmarken nochmals. Den Auftakt macht die Eigenmarken-Frischmilch bei REWE und PENNY: Ab 2. Januar…

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Co-op opens its newest food store in Vimto Gardens, Salford, on November 10 following £580,000 investment

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op is serving-up its newest food store in Vimto Gardens, Salford, on Thursday, 10, November, following a £580,000 investment creating 28 new jobs. Guests of honour at the launch are Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, children from St. Philip’s Primary School and, Vimto character “Vimtoad”, who will help…

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Los Angeles chef Roy Choi to open Kogi inside Whole Foods Market El Segundo store on Nov. 9

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has partnered Los Angeles chef Roy Choi to open a Kogi location inside its El Segundo store, opening Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 760 S Sepulveda Blvd  in Plaza El Segundo. The opening coincides with the completion of a major remodel of the 66,500-square-foot store. Located within the prepared…

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Albertsons Companies names Christine Wilcox VP, Communications and Public Affairs

BOISE, Idaho, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today (November 2, 2016) that it has appointed current Vice President of Corporate Communications Christine Wilcox to the position of Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs. Wilcox is filling a vacancy created when Brian Dowling retired from the company earlier this year. Wilcox is an…

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METRO AG signs corporate declaration on Climate Action Plan 2050 for Germany

The Plan falls in line with METRO GROUP’s own climate action goals for 2030 and with the goals of the Paris Climate Change Conference Strong signal for an ambitious and concrete Climate Action Plan that offers sufficient planning security for companies Climate action creates jobs and makes companies fit for the future …

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Colruyt Group supports Belgian fruit growers with sale of Boni Selection pure juices

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year in a row, Colruyt Group is taking the initiative to support Belgian apple and pear growers. Under the house brand Boni Selection, Colruyt and OKay are now offering 250,000 bottles of purely squeezed apple juice and an equal amount of bottled apple-pear juice.…

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The Ossipee Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy celebrates grand reopening on Nov. 12

Ossipee, N.H., 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Ossipee Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy will be hosting a community event on Saturday, Nov. 12 to celebrate the store's Grand Reopening.  The supermarket has added thousands of new items, a butcher shop and many other features. A months-long renovation expanded the store from 27,000 square feet to 37,000…

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SPAR expands portfolio in Netherlands with the opening of three new stores

Continuing to support independent retailers with innovative and modern retailing expertise, SPAR has increased its portfolio by another three stores. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new SPAR Neighbourhood store has opened in Rijswijk, Noord Brabant, following the closure in June of the only supermarket in town. Dinand Kraaij, a 37-year old…

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INDIA: SPAR opens 18th Hypermarket in Paradise Mall, Nacharam

This is the 18th SPAR Hypermarket to open in the country, spread over seven states and nine cities, and the fourth in Hyderabad. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building on the SPAR Brand awareness amongst shoppers in Hyderabad, the newest hypermarket situated in Paradise Mall, Nacharam has been enthusiastically welcomed by customers. The newly…

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The Kroger to hold one-day hiring event for all military veterans and their family members on November 9

CINCINNATI, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores today (Nov. 7, 2016) announced it will hold open interviews nationwide on Wed., Nov. 9, for all military veterans and their family members. Interested candidates may apply at jobs.kroger.com and simply return to a store on Nov. 9 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.,…

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Kroger associates at Fry’s Foods division ratifies new agreement with UFCW Local 99

PHOENIX, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Nov. 7, 2016) announced that associates working at the company's Fry's Foods division have ratified a new agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99. The agreement covers more than 20,000 associates working at 122 stores throughout Arizona. "We are pleased to reach…

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Gordy’s Market announces management changes

Gordy’s Market announces management changes   CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy and Donna Schafer announce the official retirement of their sons Jeff Schafer, President of Gordy’s Market, and Rick Schafer, Vice President of Facilities for Gordy’s Market. Jeff and Rick worked for the family owned and operated business for over 80 years combined. “It…

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Tesco announces further reductions of sugar levels in its own brand soft drinks

Tesco announces further reductions of sugar levels in its own brand soft drinks   Tesco reaches next reformulation milestone in bid to give customers healthier choices. CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce the sugar, fat and salt content across all its own brands to help Britain’s shoppers make…

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J Sainsbury plc welcomes new CFO Kevin O’Byrne

J Sainsbury plc welcomes new CFO Kevin O’Byrne   London, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — J Sainsbury plc today (07 November 2016) announces the appointment of Kevin O’Byrne as Chief Financial Officer. This follows the move of John Rogers from being CFO of J Sainsbury plc to CEO of Sainsbury’s Argos, following Sainsbury’s successful acquisition of Home Retail Group plc on…

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MIGROS ERHÖHT DIE LÖHNE UM 0.3 BIS 0.7 PROZENT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros-Gruppe hat mit ihren Sozial- und Vertragspartnern (Landeskommission der Migros-Gruppe, Kaufmännischer Verband Schweiz und Metzgereipersonal-Verband der Schweiz) vereinbart, die Lohnsumme per 1. Januar 2017 um 0.3 bis 0.7 Prozent zu erhöhen. Dieses Verhandlungsergebnis gilt für die Mitarbeitenden und Branchen, die dem Migros-Landes-Gesamtarbeitsvertrag unterstellt sind. Die Lohnerhöhungen der Mitarbeiterinnen…

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Southeastern Grocers launch their Veterans Day Wall of Honor community donation program

Southeastern Grocers, together with the Southeastern Grocers Foundation, launches community donation program from Nov. 2-15 throughout BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores. Southeastern Grocers continues partnership with Hope For The Warriors, a nationwide organization dedicated to serving veterans. Southeastern Grocers operates approximately 750 grocery stores in communities with some of the…

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SpartanNash to acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport

Transaction Expands SpartanNash's Produce Capabilities with Robust Produce Distribution Business, High-Growth Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables and Prepared Food Product Offerings Deal Includes $32 million CFS Fresh Kitchen Expected to be Operational First Quarter 2017 Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Full Year 2017 Earnings Byron Center, MI, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq:…

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Coop eröffnet erste öffentliche Wasserstofftankstelle der Schweiz

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Heute Freitag, 4. November hat die Basler Detailhändlerin in Hunzenschwil (AG) die erste öffentliche Wasserstofftankstelle der Schweiz eröffnet. Gleichzeitig hat sie den weltweit ersten mit Wasserstoff betriebenen Lastwagen mit Anhänger, welcher die Anforderungen für die Coop-Logistik erfüllen kann, und zwölf Wasserstoff-Personenwagen in die eigene Wagenflotte aufgenommen. Der…

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Carrefour opened its first “Carrefour Bio” store in Lyon

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — France's leading organic food supermarket retailer, Carrefour has just opened its first “Carrefour Bio” store in Lyon, shoring up its leadership position on this fast-growing market. This new sales outlet will meet the growing needs of consumers who care about what they eat, providing them with a complete…

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Carrefour to open 160 new Express stores in Spain before 2016 closes

Spain, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Spain will close 2016 with 160 new Express stores, creating employment for 1,100 people in this country. Over 3,000 people currently work in Express stores in Spain. The areas in which Express stores have been created are: Andalusia, Catalonia, Valencia, Extremadura, Rioja, Navarra, Madrid and the Basque Country. Almost…

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Sainsbury’s invests on its colleagues on disability awareness training

Sainsbury’s invests on its colleagues on disability awareness training   London, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — To give its deaf customers a better experience in store, Sainsbury’s has created a short film for its colleagues on how to communicate with deaf customers, particularly those who use British Sign Language (BSL). Retailer creates award-winning film to teach all…

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El 61% de la población adulta española sufre ya sobrepeso u obesidad

El 61% de la población adulta española sufre ya sobrepeso u obesidad   La promoción de la actividad física, junto a una alimentación equilibrada son las claves para revertir la situación Los expertos insisten en la necesidad de una mejor vigilancia sistemática, la implementación de estrategias preventivas de carácter general a toda la población y…

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