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Inditex underscores its commitment to Water.org

Inditex underscores its commitment to Water.org   Arteixo, Spain, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Against the backdrop of the annual World Economic Forum taking place this week in Davos (Switzerland), the Chairman and CEO of Inditex, Pablo Isla, met today (19/01/2017) with Matt Damon and Gary White, Co-founders of Water.org, an international organisation whose mission is to…
January 23, 20170Comments

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Argos stores in Scotland raised £20,727 during December fundraising drive for Macmillan Cancer Support

Milton Keynes, UK, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sixty-eight Argos stores in Scotland who took part in a Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising drive during December have raised over twenty thousand pounds (£20,727), which is enough to fund 740 hours of Macmillan nursing care. Each Scottish Argos store team organised its own individual activities to encourage…
January 19, 20170Comments

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Sheetz for the Kidz raised a record-breaking $580,000 during its annual December 2016 campaign

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz for the Kidz is proud to announce that it raised more than $580,000 during its annual December campaign through customer donations.  This is a record for the Sheetz employee-run charity that exceeds last year's campaign fundraising total by more than $60,000. Sheetz for the Kidz is a…
January 18, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us®’s campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised $5.4 million and collected 550,000 toys

Annual Fundraiser Guaranteed a Visit from Santa for Millions of Children in Need this Holiday Season Wayne, NJ, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised more than $5.4 million and collected a record-breaking 550,000 toys – ensuring a very Merry Christmas…
January 17, 20170Comments

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Rite Aid Foundation welcomes 219 new nonprofit organizations into its KidCents program

Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation is welcoming 219 new nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellness of children into its KidCents program. Selected by Rite Aid associates and representative of the communities served by Rite Aid, each new charity will receive a $5,000 KidCents grant…
January 17, 20170Comments

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop

Celebrate Valentine's Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop   Celebrate Someone Special and Support a Heartfelt Campaign for Save the Children ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love is in the air at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination where Guests can create personalized furry friends. New thoughtful gift ideas—from scented furry friends and ready-to-go…
January 14, 20170Comments

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Blakemore Retail SPAR stores announce successful goods collection campaign for Worcestershire Homeless Appeal

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven Blakemore Retail SPAR stores signed up to the Worcestershire Homeless Appeal’s goods collection, supported by their area manager Donna Cooper. Over the festive period, collection baskets were made available to customers and staff in these stores. The response from the local community was unbelievable, with an…
January 14, 20170Comments

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Walmart and Sam’s Club partner to offer free health screenings across the country on Jan. 14

More than 5,200 locations to offer free health screenings Jan. 14 BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Losing weight is the number one New Year’s resolution for a majority of Americans, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, and by mid-January nearly 30 percent of those resolutions will be abandoned. To help customers and members get…
January 14, 20170Comments

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Louis Vuitton to host its first #MAKEAPROMISE day to raise funds for UNICEF’s humanitarian work

Louis Vuitton to host its first #MAKEAPROMISE day to raise funds for UNICEF’s humanitarian work   Paris, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — One year after the launch of its global partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is organizing its first #MAKEAPROMISE day today (JANUARY 12, 2017) to raise funds for children in urgent need. Louis Vuitton is reaffirming its…
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Barnes & Noble’s 2016 Holiday Book Drive collected more than 1.6 million books to benefit children through local charities

Increase of Nearly 100,000 Books on Last Year’s Total NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Jan-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today ( January 10, 2017) announced that it collected more than 1.6 million books during its…
January 13, 20170Comments

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SPAR Upper Austria supports charity Light in the Dark with donation of €102,500

Austria, 2017-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Upper Austria donated €102,500 to well-known charity - Light in the Dark For many years, SPAR Austria has been a valued partner of the Light in the Dark campaign. In 2016, SPAR Upper Austria once again supported this charity and donated a total of €102,500 for social projects. SPAR…
January 12, 20170Comments

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Migros: 3.82 MIO. FRANKEN FÜR BEDÜRFTIGE MENSCHEN IN DER SCHWEIZ

Migros: 3.82 MIO. FRANKEN FÜR BEDÜRFTIGE MENSCHEN IN DER SCHWEIZ   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auch dieses Jahr haben Migros-Kundinnen und -Kunden ein starkes Zeichen der Solidarität mit bedürftigen Menschen in der Schweiz gezeigt. Sie spendeten mit dem Kauf von Schokoladeherzen über 2,8 Millionen Franken. Die Migros hat den Spendenbetrag um eine Million erhöht…
January 11, 20170Comments

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La campaña Estrellas Solidarias de EROSKI supera los 100.000 euros recaudados

La campaña Estrellas Solidarias de EROSKI supera los 100.000 euros recaudados   EROSKI ha organizado esta campaña en colaboración con el Comité Vasco de ACNUR, la Fundación Amigos de los Mayores y el Comité Español de UNICEF Durante toda la campaña de Navidad, los consumidores han podido adquirir adornos solidarios en forma de estrella al…
January 10, 20170Comments

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eBay partners with theSkimm to offer new ways to sell and give to charity

eBay partners with theSkimm to offer new ways to sell and give to charity   eBay offers new incentives to sell items for charity – providing a positive solution for the millions of people who don’t know what to do with their “unwanted” holiday gifts. San Jose, California, 2017-Jan-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research reveals that…
January 6, 20170Comments

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Colruyt Group further expands its collaboration with Belgian Food banks

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Jan-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group is further expanding its already successful collaboration with the Food banks. Until recently, local collection of unsold food took place in 14 Colruyt stores, this number will now be increased to as many as 37 stores. Colruyt Group considers it a duty to limit food…
January 6, 20170Comments

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Carrefour launches special shopping bag to support Small Change campaign

Carrefour launches special shopping bag to support Small Change campaign   Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 4 January through to 11 February 2017, Carrefour stores throughout France will be supporting the “Small Change” campaign to help improve the living conditions of sick children and teenagers in hospital. A special shopping bag, sold exclusively at…
January 4, 20170Comments

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Schnucks: In addition to bell ringers, support The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Campaign thru Scan and Give coupons

Customers can donate to bell ringers or by using Scan and Give coupons at checkout St. Louis, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With only a few days left until Christmas, The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Campaign continues at 100 Schnucks locations across the Midwest. In addition to bell ringers outside the store, Schnucks is offering…
December 23, 20160Comments

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Starbucks Red Cup Cheer campaign across Europe to support select nonprofit organizations

Starbucks Red Cup Cheer campaign across Europe to support select nonprofit organizations   Seattle, 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holidays are traditionally a time of giving. For Starbucks in Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Austria, they’re also about supporting those who give. Starbucks Red Cup Cheer campaign is currently taking place across Europe through December 24.…
December 22, 20160Comments

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CVS Health Charity Classic reaches $20 million in philanthropic support to Southeastern New England nonprofits since 1999

CVS Health Charity Classic reaches $20 million in philanthropic support to Southeastern New England nonprofits since 1999   WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — At a celebration today (December 20, 2016) at the corporate headquarters of CVS Health, President and CEO Larry Merlo announced that the CVS Health Charity Classic has reached an important milestone a…
December 22, 20160Comments

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NACS conducted toy and food collection drives for Volunteer Alexandria’s Community Toy Drive (Virginia) and DC Central Kitchen

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) conducted toy and food collection drives to help two local community groups: Volunteer Alexandria’s Community Toy Drive (Virginia) and DC Central Kitchen. NACS staff purchased 120 toys for the Alexandria Community Toy Drive, which will be distributed to children in Alexandria…
December 22, 20160Comments

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Paradies Lagardère Remembrance Day initiative raised more than $14,000 for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund

Strong customer support for veterans in airport stores throughout Canada ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, donated a portion of the sales from the stores in its 13 airports throughout Canada to honor veterans for Remembrance Day, November 11. The company raised more than…
December 21, 20160Comments

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NRF Foundation announces top five finalists for its Next Generation Scholarship program

WASHINGTON, 2016-Dec-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation Foundation today (December 15, 2016) announced this year’s top five finalists for its Next Generation Scholarship program, which provides financial support to college students pursuing careers or majors relevant to retail. The finalists will travel to New York City, where they will interview with…
December 20, 20160Comments

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Auntie Anne’s® donated more than $3 million to fund childhood cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation partnership

Partnership with childhood cancer organization began in 2011 LANCASTER, Pa., 2016-Dec-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since establishing a partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) in September 2011, Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, has donated more than $3 million to fund childhood cancer research. Funds have been raised through in-store fundraising…
December 20, 20160Comments

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Dollar General and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to assist families affected by wildfires near the Great Smoky Mountains

Families to receive Dollar General gift cards, cash and toys in a gift totaling more than $300,000 Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2016-Dec-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is partnering with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to donate $200,000 in Dollar General gift cards to assist families rebuilding after the devastating wildfires near the…
December 19, 20160Comments

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Big Lots raised $3.6 million for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through its 2016 “Give Big for Kids” campaign

Customers Continue to Make a BIG Difference for Sick Children Columbus, Ohio, 2016-Dec-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) announced today (Dec. 13, 2016) that its 2016 “Give Big for Kids” campaign raised $3.6 million for lifesaving pediatric research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a $1.4 million increase over last year’s campaign…
December 15, 20160Comments

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Tesco customers donated more than 2.8 million meals to people in need during the ninth Neighbourhood Food Collection

Tesco customers donated more than 2.8 million meals to people in need during the ninth Neighbourhood Food Collection   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Generous Tesco customers got into the festive spirit by donating more than 2.8 million meals to people in need during the ninth Neighbourhood Food Collection, which took place between 1…
December 13, 20160Comments

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EROSKI y sus clientes donan 444 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas en Bizkaia en la Gran Recogida

La cifra equivale al consumo medio de alimentos de 670 personas a lo largo de un año 114 establecimientos EROSKI de Bizkaia participaron en la última Gran Recogida solidaria de alimentos organizada por los Bancos de Alimentos el último fin de semana de noviembre ELORRIO,España, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI y sus clientes…
December 13, 20160Comments

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Shop Direct’s charity ball raised £150,000 to support development of Claire House Children’s Hospice Liverpool site

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, which operates retail brands including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, raised £150,000 at its fourth biennial charity ball, which this year was a disco extravaganza. Funds raised from the event will go towards helping Claire House Children’s Hospice to begin developing a world class, digitally-enabled hospice in Liverpool. The ball,…
December 13, 20160Comments

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Harris Teeter to distribute free water to customers affected by the boil water advisory in Haymarket, Virginia

Harris Teeter to distribute free water to customers affected by the boil water advisory in Haymarket, Virginia   Matthews, N.C., 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter will distribute free water to customers affected by the recent boil water advisory issued in various parts of Haymarket, Virginia. The free distribution will begin tomorrow, December 8, 2016 and will…
December 12, 20160Comments

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Rebuilding Together will complete wheelchair accessibility ramp projects nationwide thanks to Shop Your Way donations

Rebuilding Together will complete wheelchair accessibility ramp projects nationwide thanks to Shop Your Way donations   Member, customer donations fund nationwide accessibility upgrade projects HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to an outpouring of Shop Your Way member and customer donations to Sears' Heroes at Home for the Holidays program, Rebuilding Together, a leading…
December 9, 20160Comments

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