Thinking Valentine's at fresh&...

February 11, 2012

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It's an old trope, but wouldn't be recited so often if there weren't some truth to the saying "It's the thought that counts." Here are a few ideas that can be easy and give you a chance to show your thoughtfulness to the one you love!fresh&easy Signature bouquetDid you know that there are differ...

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Confirmed: First 2 Fresh & Eas...

February 10, 2012

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Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced the opening dates for its first five stores in Northern California's Sacramento metropolitan region.Fresh & Easy first announced its plans to enter the metro Sacramento market in early 2008, where it said it would open an ini...

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Ellen DeGeneres 'Goes Bananas'...

February 09, 2012

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On Sunday, February 5 we reported (see the story and photos below on the blog or here) on the new "Scan As You Shop" hand-held customer scanning system Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is testing at its store at Olive and Verdugo in Burbank, California. Our repor...

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Deal Announcement From Grocers Sprouts and Sunflower Farmers Market on Tap...

February 08, 2012

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The Insider - Heard on the StreetIt was in this November 6, 2011 column - Roll Up Times Two? Sprouts Farmers Market In Talks With Sunflower Farmers Market About Possible Acquisition - when I first broke the news that kissing cousin format grocery chains Sprouts Farmers Market and Sunf...

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Lean Green Running Machines...

February 08, 2012

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At fresh&easy I’m proud to say we practice what we preach. To live a healthy lifestyle we not only try to eat well, but also try to stay active. Most recently, a group of over 20 of us ran or walked in the Redondo Beach 10K/5K this last Sunday (don’t worry it was over before New York and New...

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Food. Fast. Thai-inspired noodle salad with chicken....

February 07, 2012

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We thought a different kind of salad that didn't require much preparation was in order after such a big weekend of food! A thai-inspired noodle salad seemed like just the ticket - it's got a bit of heat, a bit of sweet and it's hearty, too.We used our EatWell Thin Spaghetti for the noodles, because ...

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Valentine's Day Twitter Tasting this week!...

February 06, 2012

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with the sound of glasses clinking! Whether you have a romantic date or a fun get-together with friends, we want to show you the wines we think you'll love to toast with.Join us and our fresh&easy w...

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Testing 'Scan As You Shop' Mobile Self-Checkout System at Burbank Store...

February 06, 2012

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Breaking Buzz & AnalysisEl Segundo, California-based Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is following the lead of parent company Tesco and testing a version of the United Kingdom-based retailer's mobile self-scanning system at its store at Olive and Verdugo in Burb...

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Tesco's Fresh & Easy By the Numbers ... In Case You Want to Keep Score at Home or in the Office...

February 02, 2012

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Photo credit: Fresh & Easy Buzz.Analysis/CommentaryTesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market opened two new stores today - a 3,000 square-foot Fresh & Easy Express unit at Crown Valley Parkway and Golden in Laguna Niguel, California, and a standard 10,000 square-foot Fresh & Easy fres...

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A warm welcome in the Portola district...

February 02, 2012

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Today we opened the doors to our third San Francisco store, at the corner of Silver & Goettingen in the Portola district. (For more info on the Portola district, take a peek at this write up from the SF Chronicle)We are always excited to open a store, but the tremendous welcome - and help - we'v...

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Food. Fast. Shrimp soft tacos for game day....

January 31, 2012

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Are you feeding a hungry group for an upcoming sporting event? This week, we give you the option of a finger food that's really appealing, but it still quick and supports your goals to make healthier choices - shrimp tacos!We used the new EatWell soft tortilla wraps to make our tacos and watched the...

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fresh&easy healthy eating TweetChat with Dr. Wendy Bazilian...

January 30, 2012

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We wanted to share a recap of our recent TweetChat on healthy eating with all of you who may not have been able to attend. We meandered from topic to topic, talking about portion control, the benefits of certain foods (like blueberries and flax), shared a few favorite easy recipes and tips and gener...

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Effin Eat Well...

January 28, 2012

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Last night there was a great twitter chat about eating well. Here's the summary. [<a href="http://storify.com/nicolederuiter/fresh-and-easy-and-dr-wendy-bazilian-and-friends-t" target="_blank">View the story "fresh&easy, Dr. Wendy Bazilian & friends TweetChat on health...

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Sprouts Farmers Market and Sunflower Farmers Market Ink Acquisition-Merger Deal...

January 26, 2012

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The Insider - Heard on the StreetIn my November 6, 2011 column - Roll Up Times Two? Sprouts Farmers Market In Talks With Sunflower Farmers Market About Possible Acquisition - I reported that representatives of Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market and Colorado-headquartered Sunflower Farmers Mar...

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Food. Fast. EatWell soup and crackers for a gloomy day....

January 24, 2012

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It's a gloomy, rainy day here in LA - we've heard it's a bit gloomy around the region, even, so we figured what better way to drive away the gloom than with a hot bowl of soup! Plus, it's hard to want to leave the house when it's so rainy, so if you have soup in the cupboard or fridge, you're ready ...

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Vote of Confidence: Warren Buffett Increases Ownership Stake in Tesco to 5.08%...

January 20, 2012

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During an interview on the CNBC business network in November of last year famed investor Warren Buffett was asked if he saw any good long-term opportunities in European equities. His response: "If the price came down on some Tesco, I'd buy some more of that."Buffett has done just that, followin...

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Fast-Growing The Fresh Market Chain On Track to Launch in California This Year...

January 19, 2012

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California here they come: The Fresh Market opened the store pictured above, at 421 North State of Franklin Road in Johnson City, Tennessee, on January 4, 2012. Yesterday the grocery chain opened a new store on the east coast, in Scarsdale, New York. Another new Fresh Market stor...

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Food. Fast. EatWell Butternut Squash Pasta with Chicken....

January 16, 2012

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Pasta is much beloved, but with our New Year's resolutions looming large, some of us are looking for a new spin on pasta in order to stay on track with our personal goals. That's why we've decided for this week's meal idea to share with you our EatWell pasta dinner.In the EatWell version of a pasta ...

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Join us for a TweetChat with Dr. Wendy Bazilian - #FnEEatWell...

January 16, 2012

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There was such great feedback about Dr. Wendy Bazilian's blog post on keeping your New Year's resolutions, that we thought we'd offer up the chance to have a live TweetChat with her, too! Wendy is a Doctor of Public Health & Registered Dietitian (RD) as well as author of The SuperFoods Rx Diet. ...

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Soup recipe round-up - January is Soup Month!...

January 13, 2012

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January is soup month - soup is such a comforting food but it's also very versatile. It can be light or filling, it can be easy to make or a bit more complex but however you make it, it's usually a hit with your dinner companions (including the kids!).We've taken the time to round-up a few soup reci...

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