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Harris Teeter donated $63,731.60 to benefit families who lost loved ones in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting

Company Thanks Customers for Generous Participation Matthews, N.C., 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday, August 26, 2015, Harris Teeter donated $63,731.60 to benefit various community programs and families who lost loved ones in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting which occurred June 17, 2015. Throughout the month of July, Harris Teeter hosted Support Charleston - a campaign…

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REWE Group gratuliert Kölner Tafel mit sechs Paletten Nudeln und 1.000 Äpfeln

Spende bereichert tägliche Touren Köln, 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group, REWE und PENNY spenden anlässlich des 20. Geburtstags der Kölner Tafel sechs Paletten Nudeln und 1.000 Äpfel. „Wir haben es bei den täglichen Spenden naturgemäß mit Lebensmitteln zu tun, die nicht mehr lange halt- und lagerbar sind. Daher können wir kaum Vorräte anlegen. Umso mehr…

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Sonia Kashuk, Target partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer

Minneapolis, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Sonia Kashuk, breast cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur, and Target® Corp (NYSE:TGT) have partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for the ninth straight year offering an exclusive brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer. Sonia Kashuk’s Proudly Pink Five-Piece Purse Brush Set…

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Nearly 143 Carrefour stores in Brazil donate products nearing their expiry dates to Food Bank branches in the country

BRAZIL, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is putting its retail expertise to good use, as well as the skills of its employees, helping with initiatives designed to tackle food waste. These initiatives include making food donations to charities. In 2014, Carrefour stores donated the equivalent of 88 million meals all around the world. Carrefour is…

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Macy’s holds its 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015

Macy’s offers customers a one-day 30 percent discount with a $5 donation to the March of Dimes® or thousands of other participating local charities MIAMI, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s invites customers to participate in its 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a…

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South Africa: funds from the sale of bandana at Pick n Pay, Round Table, Makro and Zando to benefit people with serious blood disorders

The slogan this year is “We heart Bandana Day!” Cape Town, South Africa, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Take a stand and show you care about people with serious blood disorders like leukaemia.  Buy and wear your bandana on 12thOctober and contribute towards saving a life. The campaign is fun, hip and happening and involves Ambassadors of Hope…

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IKEA’s Feeding the Future raised $351,605 in just one month to support Feeding America

Over $351,605 raised in just one month – enough to provide over 3 million meals Conshohocken, PA, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US thanks its customers for their generous contributions to the IKEA in-store program ‘Feeding the Future’, a campaign that supports Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. The campaign which ran June…

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Spenden beim Einkauf: PENNY und REWE unterstützen Berliner Tafel mit Pfandboxen

120 Märkte der REWE Group in Berlin beteiligen sich - REWE und PENNY intensivieren ihre Zusammenarbeit mit der Berliner Tafel Köln, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Bisher unterstützen die zur REWE Group gehörenden Märkte die Berliner Tafel regelmäßig mit Lebensmitteln, die nicht mehr verkauft, aber dennoch bedenkenlos verzehrt werden können. Ab heute (13.8.) können auch REWE- und…

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago teams up with PetSmart® to ensure the continuation of the hospital’s canine therapy program

Donation Will Fund Hospital Program for Next Five Years, Ensuring Crucial Dog Therapy Access for Patients and Families CHICAGO, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is teaming up with PetSmart® to ensure the continuation of the hospital’s canine therapy program that provides patients with access to canine comfort…

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Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation joins forces with Walgreens Boots Alliance to help fight cancer; donates €1 million to EORTC Research Fund

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-8-7— /EPR Retail News/ — The Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation has pledged €1 million to the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Research Fund to help fight cancer, particularly breast cancer. Part of the donation will support the SPECTAcolor Biobank, a tumour tissue sample Biobank and biomarker analysis platform for…

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Taubman partners with Life Remodeled to help beautify areas at Detroit’s northeast side; donated $50,000 to pay for new technology and equipment for the Osborn High School library

Employee volunteers to beautify Osborn neighborhood and $50K donation will fund the new technology and equipment for Osborn High School’s iLab BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Detroit’s Osborn neighborhood today received a helping hand from Taubman employees as part of the company’s second annual Volunteer Day. Taubman again joined forces with Life Remodeled to…

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PENNY stiftet Förderpreis für Kinder- und Jugendarbeit

Vereine können sich auf Online-Plattform um „Förderkorb“ bewerben COLOGNE, Germany, 2015-8-5— /EPR Retail News/ — PENNY unterstützt in der Region Hamburg gezielt Organisationen der Kinder- und Jugendförderung. Dazu hat das Unternehmen das Projekt „PENNY Förderkorb“ ins Leben gerufen. Dabei sind sämtliche Vereine der Hansestadt und des nahen Umlands aus dem Bereich Kinder- und Jugendförderung eingeladen, sich…

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Philippines: The Henry Sy Foundation to build new innovation center-art, science and technology lab at Miriam College in Quezon City

Quezon City, Philippines, 2015-8-5— /EPR Retail News/ — The Henry Sy Foundation will build a new innovation center-art, science and technology lab at Miriam College in Quezon City. To be named the “Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center”, construction will begin in September 2015 for the cylindrical building that will house the workshop rooms, fabrication  laboratories and exhibition…

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RediClinic donates $40,000 to eight YMCAs in greater Baltimore/Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Seattle areas in support of Kids Health and Wellness

Eight YMCAs to Receive $5,000 Each In Support of Kids Health and Wellness Now Through Sept. 30, RediClinic Offers Discounted Back-to-School Physicals and Immunizations Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — RediClinic announced today donations totaling $40,000 to eight YMCAs serving the greater Baltimore/Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Seattle areas. RediClinic, which opened convenient care clinics inside…

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Auntie Anne’s teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise over half a million dollars this summer to help fund childhood cancer research

Iconic Soft Pretzel Brand Launches Fourth Annual Fundraising Campaign Benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s is continuing the fight to end childhood cancer by teaming up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation with a goal of raising over a half a million dollars this summer to help fund childhood cancer research. Beginning…

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Marks & Spencer joined forces with Joanna Lumley to launch new initiative Spark Something Good

LONDON, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today joined forces with Joanna Lumley to launch Spark Something Good. The new initiative aims to inspire and motivate employees and customers around the country to grab a shovel, pick up a paintbrush and take action for social good – donating time to their…

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Lowe’s donates $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America for improvement and renovation projects at 19 of its Clubs across the country

ATLANTA, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced today Lowe’s donation of $1 million for improvement and renovation projects at 19 of its Clubs across the country. Lowe’s grants vary per Club and will fund needed repairs and upgrades including safety enhancements, new flooring, kitchen expansions and new porches. Lowe’s support helps…

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Unilever and Walgreens partner to help provide 15 million gallons of clean water to developing communities

Purchase of Select Unilever Products at Walgreens to Trigger Donation of Clean Water Overseas* ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Announced today, Unilever and Walgreens have joined forces for the first time with Me to We to provide customers with a new way to make a positive impact on the world through everyday purchases. Give H2OPE…

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Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft raised $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program to help Midwest food pantries restock their shelves

Memorable week of golf raises funds for Meijer Simply Give program to restock Midwest food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft today deemed the second annual tournament a success with a $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program, which advances its mission…

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Washington Nationals and Harris Teeter host food drive now through Aug. 10, 2015 to support its local food bank partners

Donate Non-Perishable Foods at Participating Harris Teeter Stores to help Local Food Banks Matthews, N.C., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In partnership with the Washington Nationals, local Harris Teeter stores are hosting a food drive now through Aug. 10, 2015 to support its local food bank partners. In May, Harris Teeter donated $225,000 to its various food bank…

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QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund unite once again for annual designer charity sale “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE,” at Hamptons on July 25

QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Joining Forces for “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE” Broadcast WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Help advance the fight against ovarian cancer with stylish steals and dazzling deals.QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) are uniting once again for “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE,” an annual designer charity sale…

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Co-op contributes $200,000 to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan and volunteers to help at evacuee centres

Co-op is stepping up its contributions to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan, CANADA, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Adding to the $200,000 it has already committed this year to the Canadian Red Cross to provide training and purchase supplies to prepare for emergencies, and the efforts by individual local co-op associations, Federated Co-operatives…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market teamed up for new line of back-to-school products available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August

Proceeds from school supplies like backpacks and notebooks to support children’s learning, nutrition and healthy development ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) have teamed up to offer a new line of back-to-school products, available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August.…

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More than 275 kids registered for the inaugural fundraising effort Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon in West Des Moines

WEST DES MOINES, 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — It wasn’t a competition, but everyone was a winner today at the inaugural Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon in West Des Moines. Hundreds of young athletes and their families braved the stormy weather conditions and showed up strong at Raccoon River Park today to participate in the first-ever…

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Tesco customers donated more than 3.6 million meals during the sixth Neighbourhood Food Collection this summer

Over 3.6 million meals donated during recent Neighbourhood Food Collection in partnership with FareShare and The Trussell Trust Significant rise in number of donations from in-store permanent collection points from January to July 2015 More than 27.5 million meals have been provided to people in need since Neighbourhood Food Collection began CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-10 —…

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Harris Teeter donates over $759,000 to the USO and Wounded Warrior Project® to support our troops and their families

Company Thanks Customers for Generous Participation Matthews, N.C., 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating over $759,000 to the USO and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), two organizations committed to supporting our troops and their families. The donation was made possible thanks to generous contributions from Harris Teeter shoppers and valued associates…

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The Defense Commissary Agency: 700 students of military families to receive scholarship this year thanks to 2015 Scholarships for Military Children program

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-6-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven hundred students of military families will each receive a $2,000 scholarship this year thanks to the 2015 Scholarships for Military Children program. The scholarship, created in 2001, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the commissary's role in enhancing military…

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Help for Heroes and Tesco to help raise thousands in support of Armed Forces Day

Cheshunt, England, 2015-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UK’s best known charity for injured Veterans has joined forces with the UK’s biggest retailer and suppliers to encourage people around the UK to enjoy a great British tradition and have a breakfast fit for a hero for Armed Forces Day. The Heroes Breakfast has been cooked up…

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BESTSELLER DONATES EUR 1,475,420 TO SOS KINDERDORF PART OF THE LOCAL GIVE-A-DAY DONATION FOR GERMANY

JUNE 22, LARS PEDERSEN, BESTSELLER'S COUNTRY DIRECTOR FOR GERMANY, HANDED OVER THE LOCAL GIVE-A-DAY DONATION FOR GERMANY TO SOS KINDERDORF WHO RECEIVED 1,475,420 EURO. GERMANY, 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lars Pedersen handed over the check at a formal event at SOS Kinderdorf where he also gave a speech. Among others he talked about how he…

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Harris Teeter launches in-store donation card campaign called Support Charleston to benefit families who lost loved ones in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting

Company Pledges to Match Minimum $30,000 of Shoppers’ Donations Matthews, N.C., 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Harris Teeter announced it will launch an in-store donation card campaign called Support Charleston to benefit families who lost loved ones in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting which occurred June 17, 2015. Harris Teeter will also match in-store donations up…

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