SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper has raised more than $153,000 from its month-long pin-up campaign and the sale of more than 8,500 plush primates for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This celebrates the 14th year the regional supermarket chain has partnered with St. Jude.
“We’re proud to partner with St. Jude, in…
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LUBBOCK, Texas, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of United Supermarkets’ 100th anniversary celebration, The United Family® announced today that they will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and Eastern New Mexico, as part of its Shop to Support Schools program.
Beginning Jan. 13 and running through Oct. 15, guests may…
Toys“R”Us, Inc. Urges Consumers to Rid Their Homes of Recalled and Outdated Baby Products During Highly Anticipated Trade-In Event Starting February 1, with Early Access for Loyalty Members Beginning January 29
WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the return of its customer-favorite “Great Trade-In” event, providing consumers with its latest call…
LONDON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smyk, the leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland, has been acquired by Bridgepoint from Empik Media & Fashion, a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed retail group, in a transaction totalling €247 million.
Established in 1952 as a toy and apparel retailer in Warsaw, Smyk now operates a network…
The World’s Leading Dedicated Toy and Baby Products Retailer Strengthens Its Brand Presence and Position in Growth Market; Company Celebrates Milestone Achievement with Grand Opening of New Store in Beijing, Featuring the Latest Technology, Interactive Displays and the Hottest Toys, Making Toys“R”Us THE Toy Destination in the Capital
BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten…
100 percent of net profit will support children’s health initiatives nationwide
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — This spring, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) will offer customers awardwinning children’s books from renowned author/illustrator Leo Lionni as part of the Kohl’s Cares collection. The playful and artistic story books and complementing accessories are priced at just…
New Funding to Support Production of Award-Winning Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood on PBS KIDS
Camp Hill, Pa, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation's KidCents program announced today a $2 million donation to The Fred Rogers Company, a non-profit company that specializes in creating quality children's programming for public television. The donation will be used…
Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 12 million children in over 46 countries have better schools, teachers and learning materials, thanks to a 13 year partnership between the IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF.
Since 2003, the IKEA Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million) *…
IKEA urges customers who have LATTJO Tongue Drums or LATTJO Drumsticks to immediately remove them from children and return them to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA has received six reports of the rubber ball on the end of the drumsticks detaching or being…
512 centros escolares se han inscrito al programa, un 67% más que en el primer trimestre 2014-2015
El programa, que incluye visitas a productores agroalimentarios, ha ofrecido cerca de 600 talleres este trimestre, un 20% más con respecto al mismo periodo del pasado año
El programa amplía este curso los materiales disponibles en formato audiovisual…
Sheetz Family Charities Provides Holiday Gifts to More than 8,000 Kidz and "Gives the World" to 48 Children from Make-A-Wish
ALTOONA, Pa. , 2015-12-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the past 23 years Sheetz Family Charities has set out to make the holiday season brighter for children in PA, MD, OH, WV, VA and NC. Sheetz Family…
Retailer welcomes social sharing with #TheGivingHat
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday, Dec. 1 , people around the world will digitally unite in the name of generosity to celebrate #GivingTuesday. On this global day dedicated to giving back, Kmart is proud to show its continued support for St. Jude Children's…
With Thousands of Deals throughout the Week, a $19 Free Shipping Minimum and More, Gift-Givers Can Check Off Their Holiday Shopping Lists with Ease at Toysrus.com
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced it will kick off Cyber Week with eight days of incredible savings at Toysrus.com, including weeklong offers and hot daily deals…
La campaña tiene como objetivo recaudar 150.000 euros a favor de los refugiados y desplazados sirios
Se pondrán a la venta miles de estrellas decorativas en las tiendas EROSKI al precio de 1 euro, cuya recaudación irá íntegramente destinada a los objetivos solidarios de ACNUR
MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fundación EROSKI…
Star Wars Toys Also Land in Top 10 for Both Boys and Girls
WASHINGTON, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — After losing her crown to Disney’s Frozen characters in 2014, Barbie is back on top of the National Retail Federation’s Top Toys list for the 2015 holiday season. The survey, which is conducted by Prosper Insights &…
MANCHESTER, England, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Werrington Young Persons Support Group aims to support hundreds more families this Christmastime as it launches its annual Kidz2Kidz toy appeal with Co-op food stores in the area.
In a bid to deliver a festive smile to disadvantaged children and those with incurable or life-limiting illnesses, the community…
LONDON, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yeovil based Screwfix took thousands of calls for BBC Children in Need on Friday 13 November, by donating the services of its whole call centre and contact team for the tenth year running.
Over 200 employees, who were all in childhood hero fancy dress, gave up their time to take…
Designed by 11-year-old contest winner
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — An 11-year-old from South Carolina won the 2015 Belkie Bear design contest held at Belk's SantaFest event last year. The bear was unveiled at Belk's SantaFest today. Abigail's design was selected from more than 1,000 applicants.
As the grand prize winner of last year's…
Stores Nationwide Open at 5pm on Thursday, November 26, Offering Specialized Services, Including Easy Navigation and Digital Store Maps, Helping to Make Every Shopping Experience at Toys“R”Us an #AwesomeMoment
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its stores nationwide will open at 5pm on Thursday, November 26*, the same time as last year. Stores will remain…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Any toy purchased at Meijer through Nov. 30 will help the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer grant a child’s wish this holiday season.
Meijer is once again donating a portion of customer purchases made in the toy department, up to $400,000, to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest.
“Meijer wants to…
PlanToys® to be sold in all Whole Foods Market stores; proceeds will benefit PBS KIDS
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, PBS KIDS has partnered with Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) to offer PlanToys®, a new line of sustainable, safe and educational toys. Beginning this week, shoppers can find the PBS…
Amsterdam, 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Met de installatie van de Albert Heijn Raad van Kinderen en een gezonder aanbod bij kassa's zijn vandaag twee stappen gezet op de route om een gezondere supermarkt te worden. Vanaf nu worden klanten in honderd winkels bij de kassa verleid om eens te kiezen voor bijvoorbeeld fruit en verantwoorde…
Soft Toy for Education Campaign returns to help children get a better life through education
Conshohocken, PA, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign returns. In its 13th year, this good cause partnership between the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF and Save the Children aims to provide quality education to children living…
In-Store Events Feature Craft Activity, Storytime, Giveaways, Gift Ideas and More, Adding to the Magic of Little Ones’ First Holiday; Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide Makes Gifting Easy with Solutions for Stocking Stuffers, Christmas Keepsakes and Toys for Infants at Any Stage
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated baby products retailer, is…
For the First Time Ever, Augmented Reality Brings the Year’s Hottest Toys to Life Within Kids’ Beloved Holiday Catalog
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome,the company’s annual resource for the year’s hottest toys, will begin arriving in homes this week featuring an all-new, special interactive edition.…
LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Parents will recognise the toys that are top of their kids’ Christmas lists to Santa from their own childhood.
Twenty three years ago mums and dads raced to snap up Tracy Island and Thunderbird characters from the popular children’s TV show as shops struggled to cope with demand.
This year…
This holiday season, Macy’s celebrates PEANUTS as the retailer partners with the iconic entertainment brand in celebration of its 65th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
NEW YORK, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — This November, the PEANUTS® gang takes center stage at Macy’s (NYSE:M) for the holiday season…
IKEA Collaborates with DreamWorks Animation to Bring LATTJO characters to Life in Series of Animated Shorts
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announces the launch of LATTJO, a new play collection due out in IKEA stores this November, with the single-minded mission to inspire people to play more together every day. The LATTJO collection consists…
Dual Approach Features Clever TV Spots That Capture What Really Goes on When the Toy Store is Closed, While Ads that Tug at the Heartstrings Showcase the True Spirit of the Season of Giving
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Toys“R”Us® will begin to roll out its 2015 holiday marketing campaign with a fully-integrated program that…
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SEATTLE, 2015-10-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon.com today announced its 2015 Holiday Toy List (www.amazon.com/holidaytoylist),…