Retailer Celebrates Big with School-Themed Pet Gear, the Return of the Pets in the Classroom Program and In-Store Events for the Whole Family
PHOENIX, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In many parts of the country, this month marks the start of school, which has families shopping for essentials like rulers, pencils, school shoes, clothes and…
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Staples and Lady Gaga Help San Francisco Teachers Create Positive Classroom Experiences
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today (Aug. 10, 2017) that all 133 projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in San Francisco received full funding as part of Staples’s $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects…
It's all about #SchoolGoals with huge savings on brag-worthy fashion and must-have school essentials for the entire family
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — With only a few more weeks until roll call, Kmart has you covered with bold styles and can't-miss savings throughout the store for back-to-school season. From head-turning fashion, including denim…
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation brought the joy of summer to pediatric patients with ice cream social at CHLA
COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation – a philanthropic arm of Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS) – today (Aug. 10, 2017) hosted a summer-inspired ice cream social for the…
Lowe’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America launch new in-store donation program and Lowe’s Renovation Across the Nation
ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hundreds of kids spending their afterschool time at the Preston Taylor Boys & Girls Club in Nashville, Tenn., on August 8 were surprised with a performance of hit songs from…
NEW YORK, N.Y., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — GapKids is celebrating kids returning to the classroom with the “Forward with” campaign and short film series by highlighting the people who help shape kids’ futures. In partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), the final short in the series, ‘Forward with Kindness,’ is inspired…
CHICAGO, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IGA USA today (August 8, 2017) announced that it is collaborating with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to launch the first-ever IGA Cares initiative. Through in-store fundraising activities and the sales of specially marked IGA Exclusive Brand products, the IGA Cares initiative will support the mission of the Partnership,…
Delivers Q2 Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 3.1%
Reports Q2 GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.79 vs ($0.11) in Q2 2016 and Q2 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.86 vs ($0.01) in Q2 2016
Repurchases $25 Million in Stock and Pays $7 Million in Dividends in Q2
Increases Adjusted EPS Guidance to a Range of $7.23 to $7.33 for FY 2017 Compared to Previous Guidance…
SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today (Aug. 09, 2017) announced the appointment of Steven G. Rado to the position of Chief Digital Officer, effective August 14, 2017. Mr. Rado will report directly to Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive…
Company Has Returned Over $829 Million to Shareholders Since 2009
SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today ( Aug. 09, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend.
Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continued to deliver…
Wayne, NJ, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past few decades, there has been a 25% decrease in the time kids spend playing – to that, Toys“R”Us® says it’s time to set play free. And so, today (August 8, 2017) the company announced that it is teaming up with Nickelodeon™ to launch fun-filled…
Autumn 2017: Lindex launches first lookbook for kids
Sweden, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the very first time, Lindex is launching a lookbook for kids. The lookbook presents a clean expression, contemporary classics and naturally comfort which are the keys for the new autumn collection.
“We are happy to release our first kids look book and…
Staples and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation debut Staples for Students Digital Kindness Tree
Staples Teams Up with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to Create a Digital Kindness Tree and #GrowKindness Nationwide
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) teamed up with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to create the Staples for Students Digital…
Partnership includes video messages aired during "Curious George" and "Wild Kratts," digital messaging and content integration during in-store events
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop today (Aug. 3, 2017) announced official details of a new partnership with PBS KIDS. In April, Build-A-Bear kicked off a corporate sponsorship of two PBS KIDS programs,…
SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE) today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced that in conjunction with the release of its Second Quarter 2017 financial results, you are invited to listen to the Company’s conference call on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
To access the webcast, visit http://investor.childrensplace.com. An archive of the…
Baskin-Robbins launches brand new August Flavor of the Month, OREO® Cheesecake
Brand also invites guests to help bring joy to sick and hungry kids by supporting the Joy in Childhood Foundation throughout the month
CANTON, Mass., 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Ice Cream Month may be over, but Baskin-Robbins is gearing up to celebrate several other…
LEGO Fans 7 Years Old and Up Are Invited to Join the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox Building Event by Helping Build Vernie, the Coolest New Robot You Can Code
New York, New York, 2017-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (July 31, 2017) announced the LEGO® BOOST…
JCPenney hosts Pair Up with JCPenney campaign to provide kids in-need with basic clothing items
National Study Commissioned by JCPenney Finds Low-Income Children in Need of Basic Clothing Items
For Every Pack of Kids’ Underwear and Socks Sold, Retailer will Donate a Pack to the YMCA
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-31 — /EPR Retail News/ —…
Meijer adds back-to-school items to its home delivery service
Retailer adds classroom essentials to home delivery service and drops prices on 300 popular back-to-school items
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jul-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is making it easier for parents to plan ahead for the coming school year. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is adding key…
Collaboration Supports Goal of Feeding Kids Where They Live, Learn, and Play
Los Angeles, CA, 2017-Jul-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Newegg, the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America and a growing force in global e-commerce, today (July 26, 2017) announced it is joining forces with No Kid Hungry® to help combat childhood hunger. No Kid Hungry –…
Al-Futtaim ACE introduces fun and exciting collection of back to school products
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jul-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — To prepare your kids for the new school year, Al-Futtaim ACE is introducing a fun and exciting collection of back to school products all under one roof.
The collection will feature a range of quality products from…
British Land supports National Literacy Trust's Young Readers Programme for the sixth year
London, 2017-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has partnered with the National Literacy Trust for the sixth year to support its Young Readers Programme – an initiative which has helped more than 19,000 children under the age of 11 to read…
MIAMI, 2017-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International (Nasdaq:PERY) announced today (July 24, 2017) it is rounding out its license agreement with ACI International by further extending the men's and boy's casual footwear line into boy's flip flops and slippers under the Perry Ellis® trademark in the U.S. and Canada. The license complements the…
New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jul-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today (July 20, 2017 ) announced the launch of Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids on Alibaba Group's (NYSE:BABA) Tmall, China's largest consumer platform for brands and retailers. Tmall has carried the Hollister brand since 2014 and starting on July 26,…
JCPenney expands its City Streets® private brand with casual sportswear and fashion accessories just in time for back-to-school
Company Transforms City Streets® to Fast Fashion Brand Available at Extreme Value Prices
JCPenney.com Products Now Ship Free to any JCPenney Store with No Minimum Threshold
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP]…
Liverpool,UK, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Liverpool-headquartered Shop Direct, which owns brands including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, is calling on organisations who support children in poverty in the North West to put forward their £600,000 digital ideas to become its next charity partner.
The partnership will see the online retailer’s 4,700-strong team throw its collective weight behind a single…
SPAR Spain highlights programmes supported by partners
SPAR in Spain support many initiatives on an ongoing basis; here we highlight two recent programmes which were supported by partners.
Spain, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Approximately 350,000 children in Spain are considered to be in need of supplementary nutrition to meet their daily needs. One programme focused…
Tesco partners with Disney to launch DVDs and Blu-ray format of the latest blockbuster, Beauty and the Beast
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has joined forces with Disney in a move to revive interest in DVDs and Blu-ray with the launch of an exclusive new format of the latest blockbuster, Beauty and…
Más de 189.900 escolares han participado en la Escuela de Alimentación de EROSKI durante el curso 2016-2017
Casi el 10% de los escolares de 2º y 3er ciclo de primaria de España, a los que se dirige el programa, ha intervenido en la iniciativa
El 20% de los centros escolares de Educación Primaria de…
Auntie Anne’s® partners for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research
LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is partnering for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to help fund childhood cancer research. From today (July 17th, 2017)…