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Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity worked together to build 1,000 homes for families across the U.S. in 2016

  FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season will be particularly special for more than 1,000 families, many of whom will – for the first time – be able to create memories in their own homes. Throughout 2016, longtime partners Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have worked toward a yearlong goal…

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Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2017-2018 school year opens Dec. 13

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season is full of the usual landmark dates, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. However, there's one other date in December which could prove to be almost as important as the traditional celebrations for some military families: Dec. 13 marks the opening of…

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Macy’s commemorates National Believe Day with double donation for Believe letter writing program and Wishes Across America

Macy’s commemorates National Believe Day with double donation for Believe letter writing program and Wishes Across America   Along with granting wishes across the country on Friday, Dec. 9, Macy’s will double its donation for all letters to Santa collected in-store or online that day NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Friday, Dec. 9, Macy’s and…

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La campaña Estrellas Solidarias de EROSKI supera ya los 50.000 euros de recaudación

La campaña Estrellas Solidarias de EROSKI supera ya los 50.000 euros de recaudación   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 todo el periodo navideño los consumidores pueden adquirir adornos navideños solidarios en forma de estrella…

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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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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts encourages guests to donate to The Salvation Army’s in-shop Red Kettle Campaign

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (December 2, 2016) announced the Company will once again partner with The Salvation Army throughout the holiday season. Participating shops in the U.S. and Canada will support The Salvation Army’s efforts by encouraging guests to donate to an in-shop Red Kettle now through…

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Avon Foundation for Women launches collaborative to develop action plans to prevent and respond to campus sexual assault

Futures Without Violence and Morehouse College Host National Leadership Institute on Campus Sexual Violence Prevention and Response ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (December 1, 2016 ), the Avon Foundation for Women announced the launch of the first multi-disciplinary collaborative of 20 colleges and universities across the country dedicated to addressing gender-based violence on campus.…

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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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Tesco hosts its biggest ever Neighbourhood Food Collection, December 1-3, 2016

Tesco hosts its biggest ever Neighbourhood Food Collection, December 1-3, 2016   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is encouraging people across the UK to donate generously during its biggest ever Neighbourhood Food Collection, which takes place in all Tesco stores from Thursday 1 December until Saturday 3 December. The Neighbourhood Food Collection, run by…

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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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Forever 21 debuts its Give to Love, Love to Give Holiday 2016 campaign to benefit Soles4Souls and DonorsChoose.org

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, debuts its Give to Love, Love to Give Holiday 2016 campaign and announces its partnership with nonprofit organizations Soles4Souls and DonorsChoose.org. The campaign tagline Give to Love, Love to Give is amplified through…

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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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Carrefour updates on its various initiatives to promote the employment of people with disabilities

Carrefour's employment rate of people with disabilities has increased by 21.3% over four years Boulogne-Billancourt, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate International Disability Day on 3 December, Carrefour is taking stock of its various initiatives to promote the employment of people with disabilities. Currently, more than 11,000 disabled people work for Carrefour. That's an increase…

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CarMax announces the opening of its new store in Santa Rosa, CA

Company announces $15,000 in contributions to two local organizations RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Santa Rosa, located at 2783 Corby Avenue. The CarMax Santa Rosa will have the capacity to stock approximately 300 used…

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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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Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative expanded to new monthly format

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands more community groups will bag a cash boost from Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative after the supermarket announced plans to invite customers to vote for their favourite community projects every month. Previously the awards programme ran every nine months, but from 1 December Tesco customers will decide…

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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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EROSKI y sus clientes donan 5.000 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas

EROSKI y sus clientes donan 5.000 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas   La cifra equivale al consumo medio de alimentos de más de 7.500 personas a lo largo de un año Cerca de 1.000 establecimientos EROSKI, Vegalsa y Caprabo se unirán de nuevo este viernes y sábado a la llamada solidaria de la Gran…

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Fresh Market donated Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need through partnership with South Salt Lake Police Department

Local grocery partners with South Salt Lake Police Department to provide Thanksgiving meals Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fresh Market is bringing Thanksgiving to 25 Utah families this week through a partnership with the South Salt Lake Police Department. The local grocery store donated turkeys to the department’s Team Pal Thanksgiving Service…

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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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Morinda offers exclusive charity items with 100 percent profits to be donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morinda is a company dedicated to helping people. From products that maintain bodily health to programs that support financial freedom, Morinda is constantly striving to benefit the lives of others. In the past, Morinda’s corporate offices have participated in multiple service projects to support their surrounding communities.…

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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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Kering Foundation hosted a special screening of award-winning film Sonita as part of its annual White Ribbon for Women campaign

As part of its annual White Ribbon for Women campaign, to break the silence on violence against women, the Kering Foundation welcomed over 200 personalities from the film, luxury and fashion industries and women’s rights organizations to a special screening of the award-winning film Sonita at BAFTA. London, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Monday 21 November,…

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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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22,834 pets found their forever homes during PetSmart Charities’ November National Adoption Weekend

Signature Adoption Event Aimed at Encouraging Pet Adoption Prior to the Holiday Season Saves the Lives of 22,834 Pets at PetSmart Stores across North America Phoenix, AZ, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — This past weekend, tens of thousands of pet-loving North Americans visited PetSmart stores for PetSmart Charities’ November National Adoption Weekend.  A grand total of…

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The Kering Foundation hosts its annual White Ribbon for Women campaign to combat violence against women

London, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kering Foundation will host its 5th annual White Ribbon for Women campaign to combat violence against women from 18 to 27 November. This year well-known male ambassadors including French footballer Antoine Griezmann, the American surfer and founder of menswear brand Outerknown Kelly Slater, and Chinese actor Yang…

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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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