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N.J. officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants that allegedly sold cheap liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/-- Tobacco-related facts and the business tactics of the tobacco industry take center stage in the latest advertising campaign from truth ®, the nation's largest smoking prevention campaign for youth and young adults.
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PITTSBURGH, April 29, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Penn Brewery is gearing up to host the 17 th annual Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Fest on Saturday, June 1. "Microbrewers' Fest is a time-honored tradition here," said Sandra Cindrich, Penn's CEO. " Cost is $40 apiece in April and $45 in May and at the door.
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DUBLIN---- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Competitive Intelligence: Takasago in the Global Flavor and Fragrance Sector" report to their offering.
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DUBAI, April 29- Dubai retail firm Majid Al Futtaim is in advanced discussions to buy Egypt's largest supermarket chain from family-owned Mansour Group, two sources said on Monday.
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The idea of food being "the next big thing" is enticing a wide group of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley into making big bets on food, The New York Times Reports.
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Landing gear that is believed to be from one of the planes used in the September 11th attacks was found between 2 buildings today, reports CNBC's Bertha Coombs.
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SHENZHEN, China, April 26, 2013/ PRNewswire/– China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd., the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced the Company filed its annual report on Form 20- F for the year ended December 31, 2012 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2013.
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How one ex-pat returned to the U.S. with a new-found appreciation for Argentine gelato, a passion that propelled the entrepreneur on a quest to conquer the ice cream market.
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Blue Ice Vodka, an American potato vodka produced at Distilled Resources, Inc. in Rigby, Idaho, announces a benchmark achievement among the spirits industry, earning distinction as the first spirit brand in the country to feature a "Gluten Free" designation on the package label.
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Skeptical that a green company can generate big returns? Jim Cramer would like a word.
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Smashburger has offered craft beers at its restaurants as a way to extend its focus on local flavors, but a decision to pair craft beers with burgers has been a huge success for its sales.
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MEXICO CITY, April 26, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Organizacion Cultiba, S.A.B. de C.V., a holding company with a majority interest in one of Mexico' s largest bottlers of soft drinks and jug water, and the exclusive bottler of PepsiCo beverage products in Mexico, as well as a holding company of a leading sugar producer, today reported consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Total revenue increased 3.0% year-over-year to Ps.7, 807 million, primarily reflecting strong beverage growth as well as higher average prices.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 26, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Reynolds American Inc. has announced the following press release, "RAI announces establishment of executive stock trading plans." Reynolds American Inc. is the parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; American Snuff Company, LLC; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.; and Niconovum AB.
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DUBLIN---- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report " Canada Soft Drinks Review 2012" to their offering. Soft Drinks Review 2012 reports provide a comprehensive overview of soft drinks markets.
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Market Basket is a growing chain of 69 supermarkets in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Supermarket News ranked Market Basket No. 43 in the 2010 "Top 75 North American Food Retailers" based on 2009 fiscal year estimated sales of $3.0 billion. Marley Coffee will be introducing 3 SKUs in a 12- pack RealCups at Market Basket.
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LONDON, April 26- Britain's financial watchdog is rewriting the rules on how fund supermarkets operate to make it easier for investors to compare the costs of buying savings products from them. But the Financial Conduct Authority says the system gives the inaccurate impression to investors that the service is free.
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April 26- Oriflame Cosmetics SA:. *Berenberg raises price target to Sek 377 from Sek 366; rating buy. Reuters Station users, click. 1580.
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Omron Corp climbed 6.4 percent to 2,910 yen, its highest level since December 2007, after the electronics parts maker forecast a 32.4 percent hike, at 40 billion yen, in its net profit for the current business year to March 2014, saying a weaker yen is likely to contribute to its sales and profits.
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Japan Tobacco Inc advanced 4.1 percent to 3,645 yen after the cigarette maker predicted an operating profit increase of 15.7 percent for the fiscal year ending March 2014 at 616 billion yen, citing a weaker yen and solid demand.
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First Major, Multi-Product Launch of 2013. IRVINE, Calif.---- Arbonne International, LLC today introduced a collection of amazing new products including Arbonne’ s technologically-advanced hair care line, facial products for sensitive skin, a high-performance mascara, an essential vitamin spray, and a gorgeous, seasonal cosmetics set.
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Lowe's and Target are just two of the big retailers reporting results this week.
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Despite the selloff of Best Buy shares Tuesday, there are early positive signs the turnaround efforts are working.
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To the creative, go the spoils. Hoping to boost sales, restaurants are launching a slew of innovative items.