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SPAR Austria expands inventory robot trial

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:20:39 EDT

The five-month trial at the EUROSPAR supermarket in Sagedergasse and the INTERSPAR hypermarket in Eisenstadt demonstrated the contribution that digital technologies can make to day-to-day supermarket operations. SPAR is the first food retailer in Austria to use an inventory robot in regular store operations. The robot moves through the store several times a day, scanning shelves, identifying inventory levels and gaps, and automatically transmitting this information to mobile devices used b...

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Tesco expands Sustainable Pig Group, bringing more higher welfare, British pork to customers

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:13:33 EDT

Summary - - - • Expansion coincides with 20% year-on-year increase in Tesco's British pork volumes, further supporting the industry - • Sustainable Farming Group for pigs now produces all Tesco Finest fresh pork - - - Tesco has announced the expansion of its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG) with the number of pigs supplied through the scheme growing by almost 30%, strengthening long-term support for British pig farmers. - - Following the expansion, the TSPG will now cover around 23% of Tes...

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IRS Collections Surge in 2026 as Millions of Americans Search for Tax Debt Relief Options

Sat, 23 May 2026 22:04:00 EDT

Tax professionals across the country are reporting a sharp increase in IRS collection activity in 2026, leaving many Americans scrambling to find solutions for growing tax debt, wage garnishments, bank levies, and aggressive IRS notices. - - According to tax resolution professionals at Lexington Tax Group, more taxpayers are now receiving urgent IRS collection letters such as CP14, CP504, LT11, and Final Notice of Intent to Levy notices as the Internal Revenue Service continues ramping...

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Tesco launches 'Now We're Cooking' campaign after Channel 4's Diversity in Advertising Award Win

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:11:42 EDT

Tesco, with BBH London and WPP Media's EssenceMediacom, has today unveiled its winning campaign for Channel 4's Diversity in Advertising Award 2025/26. - - The annual competition, which awards £1 million worth of advertising space across Channel 4's portfolio to the winning entry, encourages greater and more authentic representation within UK TV advertising. The theme for a consecutive year was 'Inclusive by Design', and Tesco's entry responded not only with an accessible advertising campa...

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Understanding Vibrio Risks: EMSL Analytical Provides Resources to Identify Environmental and Foodborne Pathogens

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:57:03 EDT

Each year, millions of people head to the coast to swim, fish, and enjoy fresh seafood. While these activities are part of the summer tradition, they can also bring exposure to Vibrio, a naturally occurring bacterium found in warm coastal waters. - - Vibrio bacteria thrive in salty or brackish environments, particularly during warmer months from May through October. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the species of greatest concern in the United States i...

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Craft beer and the myriad of different styles that are driving interest

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:23:49 EDT

Craft beer has been a revelation to the brewing world since first arriving on the UK scene 20 years ago, reviving worldwide interest in one of the oldest industries. - - In that time the craft industry has diversified from a handful of initial labels sold in UK bottle shops and supermarkets like Tesco to a huge range of breweries offering beers with widely different taste profiles. - - Latest stats from retail analysts NIQ (February 2026) show that the UK craft beer industry has grown by nea...

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Whole Foods Market to Bring its Daily Shop Concept to Three New U.S. Markets

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:57:59 EDT

Whole Foods Market announced its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand's expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods. - - Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on thoughtful product selection and an efficient shopping experience. The format reflect...

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IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of IKEA Rockwall on May 13

Wed, 6 May 2026 10:28:33 EDT

IKEA U.S. is happy to announce the grand opening of its newest store, IKEA Rockwall, on May 13, 2026. This marks the fourth IKEA store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, further expanding access to affordable, well-designed home furnishings in one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Conveniently located along Interstate 30, IKEA Rockwall offers easy access to major highways connecting Dallas with Texarkana and Little Rock, bringing the IKEA experience closer to where people live, work an...

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