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Target celebrates 20 years of supporting the mission St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to end childhood cancer

Target has been proud to support the mission of St. Jude since 1996  MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® are celebrating 20 years of partnership in helping save the lives of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Target’s dedication to children and…

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Sheetz for the Kidz and The Salvation Army to make holidays brighter for underprivileged kids across Mid-Atlantic

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the past 24 years, Sheetz for the Kidz has partnered with The Salvation Army to host Christmas parties and make the holiday season brighter for more than 100,000 underprivileged kids across the Mid-Atlantic. Sheetz for the Kidz is a 501 (c)(3) employee operated charitable organization that…

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SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme launches next edition

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The next edition of the popular SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme has been launched. The five-a-side school football competition is open to young boys and girls from across Ireland and places an emphasis on fun and inclusivity. SPAR and the FAI are looking to trump last…

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Co-op-Roughrider Game Day Approved partnership donates $118,000 to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan

Co-op-Roughrider Game Day Approved partnership donates $118,000 to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan   Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saskatchewan is clearly a champion when it comes to supporting healthy children and families in the province. Thanks to Co-op members, customers and Roughrider fans across the country, the Co-op-Roughrider Game Day Approved partnership is…

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Albert Heijn maakt 250,000 kinderen blij met schoencadeau

Albert Heijn maakt 250.000 kinderen blij met schoencadeau   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — In deze spannende Sinterklaastijd zetten kinderen het liefst elke dag hun schoentje. Bij Albert Heijn is het zetten van je schoentje al jarenlang een traditie. En ook dit jaar ging Sint onze winkels niet stilletjes voorbij. De schoentjes zijn weer goed…

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DreamLand presents the largest Saint Nicholas drawing ever with the help of 10,000 children

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys specialist DreamLand gave Saint Nicholas the largest drawing ever. In November, more than 10,000 children digitally coloured a 10 metres wide and 6 metres high mosaic. Yesterday, the drawing was handed over to Saint Nicholas during one of the VTM KZOOM weekends at Plopsaland De Panne. More than…

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The Starbucks Foundation and Schultz Family Foundation support No Child Sleeps Outside campaign by Mary’s Place

The Starbucks Foundation and Schultz Family Foundation support No Child Sleeps Outside campaign by Mary’s Place   With family homelessness at a crisis point, King County’s business leaders, including The Starbucks Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, Microsoft Corp., Dick’s Drive-In, Comcast, Alaska Airlines, Weyerhaeuser, Expedia, Nordstrom, Group Health Cooperative, Bank of America, Key Bank Foundation, Group Health,…

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Amazon Studios brings Bug Diaries and Sid & Marty Krofft’s Sigmund and the Sea Monsters to Prime Video Original Kids Series

In addition to streaming or downloading thousands of titles on Prime Video, Amazon Prime members enjoy fast, free shipping, unlimited access to more than two million songs with Prime Music, unlimited secure photo storage with Prime Photos, and more—customers can enjoy a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime today SEATTLE, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon…

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Hollister launches its annual “Buy a Coat, Give a Coat” campaign in partnership with non-profit Operation Warm

TO PROVIDE 10,000 NEW COATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED New Albany, OH, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), launched its annual "Buy a Coat, Give a Coat" campaign in partnership with non-profit organization, Operation Warm. For each winter coat sold in Hollister stores across the United…

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LCP: Children’s charity Barnardo’s opens shop at Boscomoor Shopping Centre in Penkridge

London, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Children’s charity Barnardo’s has opened a fundraising shop in Penkridge, Staffordshire, London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) has announced. The shop at Unit 7a, Boscomoor Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton Road, opened after the charity agreed a 10-year lease with LCP, which manages the nine-store site. The 1,004 sq ft property is the seventh…

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SPAR Switzerland announces this year’s Gleam of Hope Christmas campaign in support of Children’s Cancer Aid Switzerland

Switzerland, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Switzerland launched its Gleam of Hope Christmas campaign 15 years ago for the first time. Held every year in the build-up to Christmas, the campaign is run in support of Children’s Cancer Aid Switzerland. The campaign provides support to affected families by helping to finance family holidays that…

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Make someone’s Christmas magical with personalised letter from Santa

Elfie Begins the Annual Countdown to Christmas; Order Soon Before It’s Too Late! LONDON, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown to Christmas is once again speeding along at record pace, meaning now’s the time to get those perfect gifts prepped and readied. Over at Elfie, the world’s premier provider of enchanting Christmas messages directly from…

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Toys“R”Us® kicks off Cyber Week on Saturday, November 26

Retailer Kicks Off Cyber Week Earlier than Ever, Offering Week-Long Savings, Daily Surprise Offers Online and, for the First Time Ever, In-Store Deals on Cyber Monday WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can prepare for a hefty second helping of savings after the deals and discounts Toys“R”Us® is dishing out this Thanksgiving Weekend. The…

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PetSmart to donate 10 percent of sales from its Holiday Philanthropic Collection to charities supporting children and pets in need

PHOENIX, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the people on your gift list who seem to have it all, PetSmart presents an exclusive collection of holiday gifts for people and pets alike. Best of all, these gifts have the power to do a lot of good. Through Dec. 25, PetSmart will donate 10 percent…

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Kmart set to achieve major milestone of raising $100 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

As the No. 1 supporter of St. Jude, retailer is set to achieve major milestone HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back, and this year Kmart is striving to hit a ridiculously awesome milestone – raising $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "I am…

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Sainsbury’s supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity with profits on the sale of ‘The Greatest Gift’ soundtrack on iTunes

Sainsbury’s supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity with profits on the sale of ‘The Greatest Gift’ soundtrack on iTunes   London, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Due to popular demand Sainsbury’s has released the soundtrack from its 2016 Christmas ad ‘The Greatest Gift’ on iTunes, with 100% of Sainsbury’s profits on the sale of the…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods launches Sports Matter green shoelace movement as part of its fight against youth sports funding crisis

Dexter Fowler, Jennie Finch, Isaiah Thomas and others have joined the sporting goods retailer to support the sale of green laces with two dollars from every purchase going to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods, a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer, announced today (November…

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IKEA launches ‘Let’s Play for Change’ campaign to support children’s right to play and develop

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA ‘Let’s Play for Change’ campaign, which runs November 20th - December 24th, is a new IKEA good cause campaign to support children’s development and learning, through participation in sports and play. During this campaign, for every children’s soft toy, book and or small play furniture…

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Apple to host Hour of Code workshops in celebration of Computer Science Education Week from December 5 through 11

Apple to host Hour of Code workshops in celebration of Computer Science Education Week from December 5 through 11   Swift Playgrounds Adds Hour of Code Challenge and New Lessons Cupertino, California, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (NOVEMBER 17, 2016) opened registration for Hour of Code workshops at all 487 Apple retail stores worldwide, from December…

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Lloyd Center invites families touched by ASD on November 20 to celebrate “Sensory Santa” Photo Event

Lloyd Center to Host ‘Sensory Santa’ Holiday Photo Event for Children with Autism Portland, OR, 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Considering approximately three to six children out of every 1,000 have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be difficult for families of children with autism to enjoy some of the holiday celebrations and…

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The Children’s Place, Inc. declares quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share

Company Has Returned Over $747 Million to Shareholders Since 2009 SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today (Nov. 17, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered another…

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Kmart brings back The Giving Hat™ along with other special gifts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Kmart brings back The Giving Hat™ along with other special gifts to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   Retailer will donate a portion of sales from patient-inspired holiday gifts to support St. Jude's mission to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giving back this holiday season is…

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Sainsbury’s highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends in its new Christmas advertising campaign

Sainsbury’s highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends in its new Christmas advertising campaign   Sainsbury’s has unveiled a joyful new Christmas advertising campaign, which highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends this Christmas. London, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Christmas musical style ad…

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CarMax opens new location in Kentwood; its first store in Michigan

Announces $10,000 grant to benefit area children RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today (November 16, 2016) celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Michigan, located in Kentwood at 4431 28th Street.  The Kentwood store will have the capacity to stock approximately 200…

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Macy’s launches The Santa Project, a nationwide movement to fill Internet with positive affirmations of belief

Macy’s launches The Santa Project, a nationwide movement to fill Internet with positive affirmations of belief   Macy’s aims to curtail Internet cynicism by filling it with optimistic expressions of belief this holiday season NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its annual Believe campaign, Macy’s today (Nov. 14, 2016) launches The Santa Project, a…

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Toys“R”Us adds St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to its charitable causes in this season of giving

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday season is all about showing thanks and embracing the spirit of giving. And with that, Toys“R”Us® is joining St. Jude in its Thanks and Giving® campaign through a financial commitment from the Toys"R"Us Children's Fund, a public charity affiliated with the company, to St. Jude Children's Research…

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Dollar General announces fundraising and toy drive for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Toys for Tots Foundation

Company furthers its mission of Serving Others through in-store collections for the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation and local toy drives Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General will continue its mission of Serving Others this holiday season with its ongoing commitment to support St.…

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Albert Heijn vraagt Nederland om mooi stuk speelgoed voor goed doel

Albert Heijn vraagt Nederland om mooi stuk speelgoed voor goed doel   Succesvolle Goedzak®actie krijgt vervolg in alle Albert Heijn winkels Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — ‘O, kom maar eens kijken’ dicht het beroemde Sinterklaasliedje. Toch zijn cadeautjes met de feestdagen niet voor iedereen weggelegd. Met de Goedzak actie vraagt Albert Heijn of Nederland ook dit…

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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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