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Build-A-Bear Workshop kicks off its annual Merry Mission charitable program benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 'Tis the season for giving and giving back, and Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination where guests can create personalized furry friends, is kicking off its annual Merry Mission charitable program this week through a new partnership supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In the spirit…

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Lenta and The Walt Disney Company CIS launch range of co-branded food products for children

The first licensed private label co-branded project in the Russian market St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta (LSE, MOEX: LNTA), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, and The Walt Disney Company CIS are pleased to announce the launch of a range of co-branded food products for children offered as Lenta’s private…

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Ton Shen Health recalls Life Rising brand “Side Head Regulator TT” Tablets due to high levels of lead

Chicago, IL, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ton Shen Health of Chicago, IL, is recalling its Life Rising brand “Side Head Regulator TT” Tablets because they have tested positive for elevated levels of lead for children under the age of 18. Lead is a naturally occurring element which can affect multiple body systems and is…

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LCP employee Mandy Lloyd raised hundreds of pounds for children’s charity Barnardo’s

LCP employee Mandy Lloyd raised hundreds of pounds for children’s charity Barnardo’s   London, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — An LCP employee with a head for heights has raised hundreds of pounds for charity after abseiling almost 200 feet down the Trafford Centre in Manchester. Mandy Lloyd, who is the personal assistant for the managing director of Kingswinford-based London…

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The Container Store rolls out annual giving program Holiday Hugs benefiting children’s hospitals nationwide

COPPELL, Texas, 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Container Store (NYSE:TCS) announces the continuation of its annual, nationwide signature giving program, Holiday Hugs. The retailer is partnering with children’s hospitals across the country to collect and deliver new, unwrapped gifts to young patients who are spending the holidays away from home. Customers can participate in the…

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DreamLand and Belgian kids to surprise St. Nicholas with the biggest drawing of him ever

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toy specialist DreamLand wants to get all of Belgium colouring to surprise St. Nicholas with the biggest drawing of him ever. In November, kids can select a drawing on dreamland.be/welkom and colour it in digitally. DreamLand will combine all of the drawings submitted to create a mosaic of…

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Amazon Studios’ original kids holiday programming to premiere on November 25 on Prime Video

Brand-new specials include If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie, The Snowy Day, and An American Girl Story—Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas and feature notable talent, including Laurence Fishburne, Regina King, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Angela Bassett, Boyz II Men, Lisa Loeb, and Bethany Cosentino SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Studios today (Nov. 4, 2016) announced…

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ALDI to support schools in creating healthier environments through Action for Healthy Kids® and National PTA Game On program

CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) and National PTA have teamed up to support schools in creating healthier environments and help children and families develop healthy lifestyles. To kick off the program, 25 schools will receive Game On Grants for the 2016-2017 school year. The grants, funded by ALDI, aim…

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Meijer to donate up to $500,000 to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest

Meijer to donate up to $500,000 to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Any toy purchased at Meijer now through Nov. 30 will help the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer share the joy this holiday season. For the third consecutive year, Meijer is donating a portion of customer purchases made…

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Meijer launches Wish List, a digital version of the traditional holiday catalogue

Meijer launches Wish List, a digital version of the traditional holiday catalogue   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is jumping into the 2016 holiday season by teaming up with parents to give children a fun, interactive way to build – and share – their wish lists. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer recently launched Wish…

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Taubman launches “Santa’s Flight Academy” to enable children to become a member of Santa’s flight crew

Larger-than-life reimagination of the North Pole paired with state-of-the-art technology enables children to partner with Santa’s Elves to prepare his sleigh for its journey around the world BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — To rediscover the magic and tradition of the holiday season, Taubman will debut “Santa’s Flight Academy,” a one-of-a-kind, immersive holiday…

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Amazon launches new app Rapids that offers hundreds of illustrated short stories to readers 7-12

New App Features Fun, Engaging Short Stories Told in a Unique Chat Style Amazon Rapids Offers Readers Ages 7-12 Hundreds of Illustrated, Original Stories with Dozens More Added Monthly SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Nov. 2, 2016), Amazon announced a new app that offers a playful approach to children’s reading. Amazon Rapids…

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Macy’s brings back its cherished letter writing program the 9th annual Believe campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish

Macy’s brings back its cherished letter writing program the 9th annual Believe campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish   This season, Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrate $100 million raised over 13 years NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s ninth annual Believe campaign launches this week with the return of its cherished letter writing program to benefit Make-A-Wish. From the…

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abercrombie kids features SeriousFun campers in its new campaign to raise fund for the charitable organization

abercrombie kids features SeriousFun campers in its new campaign to raise fund for the charitable organization   New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — abercrombie kids, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), introduces its newest marketing campaign, one that celebrates adventure and a youthful spirit. The campaign features kids who exemplify great character…

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Toys“R”Us® to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its stores nationwide this season

Stores Nationwide Kick Off November with The Great Big AWWWESOME Holiday Toy Fest, Professional Santa Photo Opportunity and More WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the calendar turns to November and customers ready for the inherent holiday shopping to come, Toys“R”Us® today (November 1, 2016) unveiled plans to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market launch new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys

Arlington, VA and AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market’s (NASDAQ: WFM) multi-year partnership continues this holiday season with the launch of new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys. Beginning today (November 1, 2016), the toy collections will be available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and online…

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St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign begins at Best Buy stores and online

St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign begins at Best Buy stores and online   Richfield, MN, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Riding bikes. Playing with dolls. Throwing the ball around. These are the things childhood should be made of. Unfortunately, not every little one experiences those simple joys every day. For too many, childhood is interrupted by a…

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100,000 children now having taken part in Foodstuffs’ nutrition in schools programme

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — A nationwide education initiative that’s helping Kiwi kids make healthier food choices is celebrating a major milestone, with over 100,000 children now having taken part. Since 2007, the Food for Thought programme has taught senior primary school students about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating, and…

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Italian Federation of Athletics, Auchan and Simply launch initiative to promote athletics to students and their families

Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016/2017 edition of the initiative launched by Italian Federation of Athletics, in partnership with Auchan and Simply, dedicated to students and their families, was presented to the Ministry of Education, University and Research. Sport and education are ready for the relay "Athletics Generation" is a school project…

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Trolls to visit Carrefour stores throughout Romania from 20 October to 7 December

http://www.carrefour.com/sites/default/files/a_inceput_troliimania.mp4   Romania, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The colourful fun characters from the animated film Trolls will be making appearances in all Carrefour stores throughout the country from 20 October to 7 December. Customers will get to meet them in Carrefour hypermarkets and Carrefour Market and Billa stores, as well as in Express and Contact stores.…

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H&M Foundation and UNICEF create digital, interactive jacket that help stimulate child’s brain development

H&M Foundation and UNICEF create digital, interactive jacket that help stimulate child's brain development   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The digital, interacive jacket, created by  H&M Foundation and UNICEF as part of the UNI_FORM campaign, provides innovative, age-appropriate play ideas that can help stimulate brain development during early childhood. It also shows parents and…

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Zippy launches new Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 collection

Zippy launches new Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 collection   Porto, Portugal, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the arrival of the colder time of year, Zippy is warming up its stores with the new Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 collection. Bold, original, colourful, fun, noble fabrics, chosen thinking about children's daily comfort and welfare, domestic fashion and design are just some of…

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Tesco to launch a price-checking initiative on hundreds of the UK’s most loved toys

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is set to become the UK’s top destination for toys and games this Christmas as it looks to take the stress out of Christmas shopping for customers. The retailer will today (20 Oct 2016) launch a price-checking initiative on hundreds of the UK’s most loved toys, to…

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Tesco: The cute interactive toy Hatchimals to top kids’ wish lists this Christmas

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Parents take note! Tesco toy gurus predict that Hatchimals, a cute interactive toy, is set to top kids’ wish lists this Christmas. The supermarket’s toy experts have been combing through this year’s new releases and monitoring shopping trends, to produce what they believe will be the most popular…

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Unilever, hypermart to build better world for children through the 2nd campaign of BrightFuture

Lippo Village, Tangerang, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A good future for the next generations is important to be prepared from an early age of the children in Indonesia and around the world. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Unilever re-invite hypermart in a collaboration to build a better world for children through the 2nd…

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The Children’s Place announces financial results for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016

Delivers Q2 Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 2.4% Reports Q2 GAAP Loss per Diluted Share of ($0.11) vs ($0.67) in Q2 2015 and Q2 Adjusted Loss per Diluted Share of ($0.01) vs ($0.33) in Q2 2015 Increases Fiscal 2016 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $4.60 to $4.70 vs Previous Guidance of$4.17 to…

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The Children’s Place declares quarterly dividend

SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The continuation of the quarterly dividend is a further reflection of our confidence in our…

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Walgreens and Vitamin Angels announce milestone of providing 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just over two years into its collaboration with the charity, Vitamin Angels, Walgreens has reached its goal of helping to provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins and supplements they need to help prevent blindness and other serious conditions in undernourished children around the world.  The…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins celebrate rebranding of its community foundation with events to fight childhood hunger

CANTON, MA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the newly-rebranded Joy in Childhood Foundation, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees, crew members and employees are committing to improving the lives of sick and hungry children across the country by providing the simple joys of childhood to children whose lives are compromised by health and hunger issues.…

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Haggen continues support for schools projects surrounding its stores through DonorChoose.org

Bellingham, Wash., 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — True to the company’s values and culture, Haggen has donated more than $30,000 to 56 projects requested by teachers throughout Whatcom County this summer. These small donations will make an impact on 3,660 school-aged children at 16 schools in 6 school districts throughout the county. This fall, Haggen…

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