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Starbucks Borrow A Cup Test Furthers Company’s Shift Toward Reusables

Starbucks Borrow A Cup Test Furthers Company’s Shift Toward Reusables

Starbucks recently launched a reusable cup test in 12 Starbucks stores in California. Customers at participating stores could bring their own personal cup in café or drive-thru, be offered a Borrow A Cup from Starbucks, or choose For Here Ware, a reusable ceramic or glass cup for customers who opt to sit and stay in […]

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Meijer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Meijer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Meijer recently highlighted a collection of specific grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing at all supercenters to elevate Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. Meijer shoppers could learn more about and purchase a wide variety of featured grocery and general merchandise […]

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Kroger Adds Mercado Brand To Its Brands’ Roster

Kroger Adds Mercado Brand To Its Brands’ Roster

Kroger has launched Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand joining its Our Brands’ roster of products exclusively sold at Kroger Stores. Kroger’s Mercado’s line offers more than 50 products, including fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides, and desserts. Kroger Mercado celebrates the tradition of Latin American foods with authentically inspired products, ranging from core Hispanic ingredients for […]

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Seattle Amazon Fresh Location Becomes World’s First Grocery Store To Achieve Zero Carbon Certification

Seattle Amazon Fresh Location Becomes World’s First Grocery Store To Achieve Zero Carbon Certification

The Seattle Amazon Fresh store has become the world’s first grocery store to achieve Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The 35,000 sq. ft. store opened in 2022, and was built with sustainability in mind. Its many climate-forward features include a natural-refrigerant-based refrigeration system, all-electric kitchen and hot water heating systems, […]

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Groundbreaking Hannaford Store Takes On New Sustainability Challenge

Groundbreaking Hannaford Store Takes On New Sustainability Challenge

Hannaford Supermarkets announced that an Augusta, ME store that made history for its sustainable construction will pursue a new standard that puts ecology at the core of its daily work. The Hannaford Cony Street store is pursuing the Living Building Challenge Core green building certification, a regimen of sustainability standards developed by the International Living […]

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Whole Foods Market Co-founder Launches Health And Wellness Company Love.Life

Whole Foods Market Co-founder Launches Health And Wellness Company Love.Life

Love.Life, has announced plans for its first flagship location. Love.Life provides a one-stop immersive health experience by combining nourishing food, evolved medical care, and wellness therapies. With licensed physicians practicing telehealth nationwide, Love.Life empowers individuals to proactively improve their health by focusing on the root causes of chronic diseases and offering comprehensive solutions. “Love.Life aims […]

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GNC Now Offers Free Healthcare Services

GNC Now Offers Free Healthcare Services

GNC has launched its free supplemental healthcare service, GNC Health, available exclusively to GNC PRO Access members and as part of the brand’s reimagined loyalty program. For a fixed fee of $39.99 per year, the upgraded GNC PRO Access membership now offers free healthcare services, including telehealth appointments to address urgent care and personal health […]

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Whataburger Debuts New Digital Kitchen

Whataburger Debuts New Digital Kitchen

A first-of-its-kind, exclusively digital-only Whataburger restaurant has opened in Austin, TX. The new concept, the Whataburger Digital Kitchen, elevates the Guest’s digital ordering experience and makes it more convenient to grab your Whataburger favorites on the go. The all-new digital kitchen is centered around a convenient, exclusively to-go experience featuring the first “Digital Pick-up Lane” […]

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Thor’s Skyr Taps Blendid To Debut First Skyr Robotic Smoothie Kiosks

Thor’s Skyr Taps Blendid To Debut First Skyr Robotic Smoothie Kiosks

Blendid, a robotic food service solutions leader, announced that Thor’s Skyr, the American-made skyr brand using innovative Icelandic methods developed over 1000 years and all natural ingredients, will open its first autonomous robotic kiosk locations powered by Blendid technology later this year. The Thor’s Skyr by Blendid locations will be the first robotic kiosks in […]

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Lowe’s Launches Home Repair Workshops

Lowe’s Launches Home Repair Workshops

Lowe’s has debuted Home Repair Workshops, where knowledgeable Lowe’s red vest associates teach customers home repair and maintenance DIY skills through live, interactive workshops. Home Repair Workshops will be hosted in 100 stores across the U.S. on weekends, offering DIYers and homeowners the opportunity to develop their home repair skills. Participating Lowe’s stores will have […]

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Home Depot Sets Goal For Battery-powered Products

The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. & Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of […]

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Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Engages Shoppers With Vibrant Content

Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Engages Shoppers With Vibrant Content

Hy-Vee’s retail media network RedMedia is one of the first businesses to deploy the new Samsung’s VXT Content Management System (CMS) for digital signage. The cloud-native solution integrates content management and remote device management capabilities with intuitive features to enable users to control and secure their Samsung display network in real time. Leveraging the VXT […]

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Superbird Fuego Proves Spicy Tequila Can Be Delicious

Superbird Fuego Proves Spicy Tequila Can Be Delicious

Superbird is the latest launch by Casa Komos Brands Group (CKBG). Superbird Premium Tequila is now available in three electric expressions, including Blanco, Reposado and the innovative Fuego. Fuego, a jalapeño-infused spicy tequila, adds heat to any tequila cocktail. Superbird’s distinctive packaging features an intricate illustration by Ukrainian tattoo artist Oleg Romaniuk. “The Superbird brand […]

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Broken Shed Vodka Launches ‘Different World’ Campaign

Broken Shed Vodka Launches ‘Different World’ Campaign

Broken Shed Vodka, announced its new U.S. creative campaign, “Vodka from a Different World.” Just like its birthplace in New Zealand, Broken Shed Vodka prides itself on being different with its distinct sustainable distillation process. “Our ‘Vodka from a Different World’ campaign invites consumers on a journey to the awe-inspiring environment of New Zealand, a […]

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Arizona’s First SCHEELS Opens At Chandler Fashion Center

Arizona’s First SCHEELS Opens At Chandler Fashion Center

Arizona’s first SCHEELS has opened at Macerich’s Chandler Fashion Center in suburban Phoenix. In addition to 75 specialty shops set inside the popular sporting goods retailer, Chandler SCHEELS features a wide variety of fun, family-friendly entertainment including a Ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, Fuzziwig’s Candy Shop, Ginna’s Café, as well as arcade […]

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Sportswear Brand ‘On’ Expands Retail Presence To Miami

Sportswear Brand ‘On’ Expands Retail Presence To Miami

Swiss sportswear brand On has opened its newest store in Miami, its fifth location in the U.S. Encompassing 3,229 sq. ft. of retail space in Miami’s upscale designer precinct, the store will showcase On’s latest footwear and performance apparel innovations while inviting guests to experience subtle design hues reflecting Miami’s tropical outdoor elements and cultural […]

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Miller Lite Features New Football-Themed Displays

Miller Lite Features New Football-Themed Displays

Coors Light and Miller Lite are tying into football season with a marketing blitz that includes new ads, packaging that highlights major partnerships, and a suite of new retail displays. “With Miller Lite representing 16 NFL teams and Coors Light’s dozens of alliances with top college football schools, the brands aim to have a strong […]

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Avocados From Mexico Helps Football Fans Host A Better Bowl

Avocados From Mexico Helps Football Fans Host A Better Bowl

Avocados From Mexico is partnering with football, food and reality TV star, Jesse Palmer, to encourage shoppers to host a Better Bowl – a game-day viewing party made better with guac. The campaign includes QR codes on in-store displays that shoppers can follow to score chances to win exciting prizes, including cash back on avocado […]

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Melissa & Doug Opens First Flagship Retail Store

Melissa & Doug Opens First Flagship Retail Store

Melissa & Doug has opened its first-ever retail store. The 1,600 sq. ft. store opened in The Westchester, a premium shopping mall in White Plains, NY. The store will feature a wide selection of the brand’s top-selling toys across categories including pretend play sets, learning toys, baby and toddler products, puzzles, and arts & crafts. […]

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Radio Flyer Opens First Retail Storefront

Radio Flyer Opens First Retail Storefront

Radio Flyer, the 106-year-old maker of the iconic Original Little Red Wagon, has opened its first ever retail store in the Woodfield Mall, in the Chicago-area. Customers can let their imaginations soar at the only place where families can experience all of Radio Flyer’s award-winning products, including stroller wagons, tricycles, scooters, go-karts, and bikes for […]

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