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Lowe’s awards $1 million Lowe’s Community Partners grant to Keep America Beautiful

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STAMFORD, CONN., 2014-8-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the national nonprofit that builds and sustains vibrant communities, today announced Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) has awarded KAB a $1 million Lowe’s Community Partners grant. Lowe’s donation will support more than 60 local community service projects and KAB’s Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program. This is Lowe’s third $1 million contribution to KAB to engage volunteers to take action to benefit local communities across the country.

The Lowe’s Community Partners grant will enable the national nonprofit to initiate service projects in 27 states. From building community gardens and planting trees to leading disaster restoration and recycling programs, KAB and its national network of community-based affiliates will execute programs based on the needs of their local communities.

Lowe’s also provides support as a national sponsor of KAB’s flagship program, the Great American Cleanup, which takes place in 20,000 communities from coast to coast. This national program engages on average 2 million volunteers who take action to to create positive change and lasting impact.

“The power of the partnership between the Lowe’s and Keep America Beautiful can be seen in the work accomplished by our affiliates and the Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers who have spent countless hours to make a difference through our Great American Cleanup and targeted community initiatives,” said Jennifer Jehn, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “Keep America Beautiful is thrilled to work with Lowe’s to continue transforming public spaces into beautiful places for a third year.”

Keep America Beautiful affiliates and partnering organizations received support from Lowe’s for 180 initiatives through the first two years of the KAB/Lowe’s grant program. Through this partnership, 130,000 acres of parks and public land have been cleaned; more than 886,000 flowers and bulbs have been planted; nearly 200 playgrounds/recreational areas have been restored; and more than 600 edible and community gardens have been planted.

“Lowe’s shares Keep America Beautiful’s belief that we are all responsible for the health of our communities,” said Joan Higginbotham, Lowe’s director of community relations. “Through our continued partnership, Lowe’s is able to carry out our commitment to community improvement and inspire others to roll up their sleeves and help.”

Over the course of the partnership, KAB and Lowe’s have brought together more than 33,000 volunteers and 800 Lowe’s Heroes. Together, they’ve contributed 170,000 volunteer hours in their respective communities.

Highlights of service projects that are taking place in the 2014 grant cycle include:

  • Keep Indianapolis Beautiful – Four vacant lots will be transformed into a pocket park on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. The park will complement the new Westminster Neighborhood Services family and adult services center adjacent to this park, while serving as a catalyst for neighborhood engagement and revitalization.
  • Keep Phoenix Beautiful – Grant funding will be used to purchase supplies, topsoil and equipment to maintain and enhance the 15-acre PHX Renews site, the largest urban vacant lot transformation project in the country. This once-barren site has been transformed into urban farms, community garden beds and educational spaces. It was also the site of the recently concluded Clinton Global Initiative University Day of Action.
  • Keep the Rez Beautiful – This Mississippi affiliate, which is dedicated to restoring the Ross Barnett Reservoir, will use the grant to develop a new demonstration project that uses native plants, including a pollinator garden, to improve water quality in the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.
  • Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful – Grant funding will be used to build trails and parks, connect communities with more green space and encourage outdoor recreational activity along the Santa Ana River Watershed, a main waterway that runs through Riverside, Calif.

About Lowe’s in the Community 
Lowe’s, a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company, has a 50-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects.  Since 2007, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together have contributed nearly $200 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. To learn more, visit Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility and LowesInTheCommunity.tumblr.com.

About Keep America Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With a national network of community-based affiliates, we work with millions of volunteers who take action in their communities to transform public spaces into beautiful places. Through our programs and public-private partnerships, we engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community’s environment. For more information, visit kab.org, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or view us on YouTube.

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More than 20 Lowe’s Heroes helped Keep Cincinnati Beautiful clean up and landscape a half-mile stretch of the Mill Creek Greenway Trail in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the Lowe’s Community Partners grant program in partnership with Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful) (PRNewsFoto/Keep America Beautiful, Inc.)

More than 20 Lowe’s Heroes helped Keep Cincinnati Beautiful clean up and landscape a half-mile stretch of the Mill Creek Greenway Trail in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the Lowe’s Community Partners grant program in partnership with Keep America Beautiful. (Photo courtesy, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful) (PRNewsFoto/Keep America Beautiful, Inc.)

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Best Portable Air Conditioner New Exclusive Discount in 2021

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Tennessee, USA; May 7th, 2021: Portable Air Conditioner (Worldwide)- In the present conditions of growing global warming and the cost of living to be very high, people are finding it too hard for maintaining a good life. The summers these days have become too hot and thus people are trying to find some kind of cooling for them. Since it is very hard for people to have a low costing and pleasant way of getting their room to be cool, people are finding it very hard for them to have some kind of less costly and portable option for cooling their house.  These days portable ACs have become some kind of great influence in saving a lot of money and since they are portable they provide effective cooling and that too can be used everywhere.

Portable Air Conditioner (AC) turns out to be the best way that people can get a proper environment in the summers. This is a product that can be placed at one corner of the room and then just is turned on to get proper cooling and a chilled environment to be saved from the blasts of heat in the summers. This portable AC works in such a manner that provides filtered air to breathe in too. The gadget has a dedicated tank to store around 2 liters of water which the AC uses to cool down the air and thus throw it out. Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is a compact gadget which people can buy to get their room cooled easily and that too without the worries of a huge electricity bill. 

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Portable Air Conditioner (AC) comes out to be very helpful for people these days. It is a portable product which can be used by just charging it for 4 hours and then turn it on and use for nearly 12 hrs continuously. But people do not have to use it for that long on a single run as it helps to cool down the complete room in nearly 30 minutes. Then the users can turn up the temperature or lower the airspeed to make sure that the room does not feel like an igloo. This AC works efficiently to cool the room, is very small, and helps in saving a lot of money that would have been wasted in installing a conventional AC. Portable Air Conditioner (AC) can be carried around too which makes it the best option for students or people who have to constantly move from one place to another. 

Portable Air Conditioner (AC) has been made with the help of a smart technical team. The size of this gadget has been completely utilized. The method through which it provides such efficient cooling is great too. It has two vents in which one is used to sucking in the air from the room which is passed through a filter first for cleaning it and then the compressor in it cools down the air and the second vent throws this air out. The compressor used in this gadget is very efficient and it also has a fan fit in it which throws out the cool air. There also is dedicated water storage for the compressor to work and this storage can be cleaned easily by just taking it out. The storage needs to be filled with around 2 liters of water which is enough for the usage of around one week. It is rechargeable and gets completely charged in around 4 hrs. It also has a very big battery life which people can use for around a week with one full charge. Thus Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is completely efficient for usage. The best thing about this gadget is that the temperature, wind speed, and all can be customized with the help of a panel on the top and it also has some automatic modes for usage. 

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Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is the kind of product that helps people who have to suffer from the trauma of unbearable heat in their offices or hotel rooms because of the lack of an AC. This product helps to make sure that the room gets completely cool and the environment is maintained for the next 5 to 6 hours. The pricing of this product is affordable too since it costs much less than a window cooler and is a way better product than that. The best feature about this product is that it has a powerful fan motor in it which makes the air to pass around the complete room and therefore get a proper cooling all around the room. Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is therefore a product that people can use to be free of the problems of unbearable heat during the summers. 

Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is available for sale on its official website only. The sale with the online method is best for consumers since it cuts the commission funding by the middlemen. This way people get authentic products only and they can easily claim the warranty for the product too. The product comes with a warranty of one year over all kinds of defects in the product. Users can claim the warranty on the website or using the customer care number of the company. Portable Air Conditioner (AC) is, therefore, the best for people in all ways. 

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Hughes Candles announces grand opening and launch of unisex wood wick soy candles

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Broken Arrow, OK, USA, 2018-Aug-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hughes Candles, an Oklahoma artisan home fragrance manufacturer announces their grand opening and launch of their original collection of unisex wood wick soy candles.

“We feel like this launch has been a tremendous success, customers are providing raving reviews, and we have already established two new retail partnerships–one in Tulsa, OK and one in Claremore, OK soon to be announced. We couldn’t be happier with our progress and we are looking forward to establishing additional retail partnerships across the state of Oklahoma, and surrounding states,” said, Jason Oelrich II, President.

About Hughes Candles

Hughes Candles are an artisan, hand poured, small batch, all-natural, unisex, wood wick, soy candles infused with beautifully complex and sophisticated fragrances, that showcase stunning burn pools when lit, making the candles essentially maintenance free and a healthier option than traditional candle alternatives.

Hughes Candles Classic Wood Wick Soy Candle Collection

Alcott No. 23- Fragrance: Nostalgic, romantic, exotic, smooth and spicy
Steinbeck No. 28- Fragrance: Smoky, woody, spicy
Thoreau No. 27- Fragrance: Fresh and woody
Whitman No. 26- Fragrance: Crisp, woody, evergreen
Emerson No. 29- Fragrance: Fresh and invigorating
Longfellow No. 24-Fragrance: Clean, cool, spicy.

Proudly handmade in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA

To learn more about Hughes Candles and see our entire classic collection of wood wick soy candles visit: https://hughescandles.com

To explore a wholesale relationship with Hughes Candles, visit: https://hughescandles.com/pages/contact

SOURCE: EPR Network

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Sequential Brands Group and QVC® announce new additions to Martha Stewart’s existing collection

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America’s Most Trusted Lifestyle Expert Grows Existing Collection with New Products

NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) (“Sequential” or the “Company”) and QVC® announce new additions to Martha Stewart’s signature QVC line, which spans multiple categories. This spring, Martha is set to introduce Martha Stewart Pets, and will also unveil the latest offerings from her Gourmet Food and Garden collections.

“From her very first appearance, Martha has impressed QVC customers not only with her carefully curated collection of products, but with her incomparable passion for helping others find easy solutions to everyday problems,” said Doug Howe, Chief Merchandising Officer for QVC Group. “Our customers trust in Martha’s expertise entirely and truly regard her as a lifestyle expert and teacher, and we know our customers are going to love Martha’s new items as much as we do.”

Tune in to QVC on Thursday, March 15 at 3PM (ET) for the premiere of “Martha Stewart – Pets” as Martha demonstrates distinctive ideas for grooming, feeding, outfitting, and playing with pets. After successfully launching Martha Stewart Wine Co., Martha’s curated wine collection, in January, Martha is scheduled to further expand her Gourmet Food collection with items ranging from pastries and seafood to seasonal offerings. Following the successful pre-sale of Martha Stewart’s 90th book, Martha’s Flowers, Martha is set to introduce her latest tools and products perfect for preparing any backyard or outdoor space for spring.

“The Martha Stewart brand is devoted to informing and inspiring people to live more beautiful and functional lives, and I’m thrilled to introduce new products that do just that,” said Martha Stewart. “QVC allows me to engage directly with consumers and share my signature collection with millions of shoppers around the country. I look forward to further expanding my line with QVC customers.”

“Since launching on QVC, the Martha Stewart brand has experienced a great deal of success across multiple categories,” said Karen Murray, CEO of Sequential Brands Group. “We believe QVC, a multi-platform retailer, to be a perfect fit for the Martha Stewart brand and are excited to grow our business. QVC is truly unmatched when it comes to offering an American icon like Martha Stewart, who can span so many different categories, from food and garden to skincare and apparel, and we are excited to debut our new categories.”

Items from the Martha Stewart collection are available, while supplies last, through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515. For the latest news and happenings at QVC, please visit the QVC Newsroom at newsroom.qvc.com.

About Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart is an Emmy® Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur, bestselling author of 90 books, and America’s most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher. Millions of people rely on Martha Stewart as a source of useful “how-to” information for all aspects of everyday living—cooking, entertaining, gardening, home renovating, collecting, organizing, crafting, holidays, healthy living and pets. Currently, the Martha Stewart brand reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media and merchandising platforms each month.

About Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands in the fashion, active, and home categories, which includes the Martha Stewart media and merchandising properties. Sequential seeks to ensure that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit Sequential’s website at: www.sequentialbrandsgroup.com. To inquire about licensing opportunities, please email: newbusiness@sbg-ny.com.

About QVC 
QVC exceeds the expectations of everyone we touch by delivering the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, in nine countries and counting, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry. Along the way, we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has more than 17,000 employees and has retail operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers over 14 broadcast networks reaching nearly 360 million homes, seven websites, and 195 social pages. Visit corporate.qvc.com to learn more.

QVC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation and is attributed to the QVC Group tracking stock (NASDAQ: QVCA, QVCB). QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc. For more information on Liberty Interactive Corporation, visit www.libertyinteractive.com.

Media Contacts:
Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
Dana Miller
212-827-8347
dmmiller@marthastewart.com

QVC
Katie Dougherty
Katie.Dougherty@qvc.com

Source: Sequential Brands Group, Inc./globenewswire

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