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Electric vehicle drivers can now earn points when charging at more than 600 locations as Be.EV joins Tesco Clubcard

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:58:52 EDT

Tesco Clubcard members can now collect Clubcard points when they charge their electric vehicles at more than 680 Be.EV sites across the UK. - - The electric vehicle charging network has joined Clubcard as a points partner, meaning that Clubcard members who link their Tesco Clubcard to the Be.EV charging app can earn a Clubcard point for every £1 they spend at any Be.EV electric vehicle charger across the UK. - - Established in Greater Manchester in 2019, Be.EV now operates more than 2,500 ch...

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SPAR Hungary invests over €4.94 million in modernising three stores

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:51:54 EDT

Budapest store renewed with €1.86 million investment - - SPAR Hungary reopened its renewed supermarket in Budapest on Orsz�gb�r� Street following an investment of about €1.86 million. The sales area has been expanded to 723m� and now features a new interior design, modern equipment and an expanded fresh offer. Customers can use two traditional checkouts and eight self-service checkouts. The store entrance and fa�ade have also been renewed, while LED lighting, carbon dioxide-based refriger...

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Tesco relaunches Fred & Flo baby and toddler range with brand new products and improved everyday essentials

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:02:05 EDT

Tesco is relaunching its own-brand Fred & Flo baby and toddler range with a new look, more than half the range featuring new or improved products, and all own-brand baby food now brought together under the Fred & Flo brand. - - The refreshed range covers baby and toddler food, nappies, nappy pants, wipes, toiletries and feeding accessories, giving parents and carers a wider choice of products designed to support everyday family life. - - As part of the relaunch, Fred & Flo packaging has been...

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New Whole Foods Market in San Diego, California, to Open September 23

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:19:19 EDT

Whole Foods Market will open a new 45,400-square-foot store, located at 201 W. A Street in downtown San Diego, on September 23, 2026. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. This will be the fourth Whole Foods Market store in the San Diego area, and 95th in California. - - The new location's product assortment features more than 1,500 local items from California-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Patrick Wyman, Fo...

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New Whole Foods Market in Elk Grove, California, to Open September 16

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:47:09 EDT

Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,000-square-foot store, located at 8100 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, Calif., on September 16, 2026. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. This will be the 4th Whole Foods Market store in the Sacramento area, and 94th in California. - - The new location's product assortment features more than 1,500 local items from California-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Patrick Wyman, F...

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Tesco launches KPop Demon Hunters inspired takeover of The Caf� - and Kids can Eat for Free

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:07 EDT

KPop Demon Hunters is coming to Tesco this summer with a takeover of the supermarket's Caf�s. Six of The Caf�'s across the country, will undergo a total KPop Demon Hunters makeover with Coventry, St Helens, Watford, York, Ashby De La Zouch and Hatfield going all out with redesigned entranceways, counters and furniture, and new selfie stations, KPop Demon Hunters activities and Korean inspired menu add ons. - - A further 135 of The Caf�s will offer the Korean-inspired menu add ons, sel...

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Whole Foods Market and National Young Farmers Coalition Launch Next Generation Farmer Fund to Support the Future of American Agriculture

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:03:09 EDT

Whole Foods Market and National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) today announced the launch of the Next Generation Farmer Fund, which will provide direct financial and technical assistance to beginning farmers under the age of 40 who are actively adopting climate-smart and environmentally sustainable farming practices as they tackle the most pressing challenges facing American agriculture. - - As the average age of U.S. farmers continues to climb, more and more incoming farmers face...

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SPAR Croatia expands store network in Rijeka

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:17:11 EDT

The new supermarket is located in a well-established urban neighbourhood close to Rijeka city centre. It serves residents and commuters from the surrounding area for their everyday shopping needs. Convenience and choice Covering nearly 400m�, the new supermarket offers customers an extensive range of food and non-food products. Key features include fresh fruit and vegetables, a self-service bakery, a delicatessen department and chilled convenience products. A dedicated service and self-s...

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