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PetSmart and PetSmart Charities come to the aid of animals left homeless by the Louisiana floods

PHOENIX, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart and PetSmart Charities are dedicated to helping pets and pet parents every day -- especially during times of crisis. Through a dedicated emergency response effort, the leading pet specialty retailer in North America and its charitable nonprofit are coming to the aid of hundreds of animals left homeless…

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Harris Teeter to donate one meal through Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot administered at its pharmacy

Harris Teeter to donate one meal through Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot administered at its pharmacy   Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter today (8/22/2016) announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. From August 22, 2016 through April…

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CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation donates $100,000 to organizations providing relief efforts to flood victims in central Louisiana

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today (August 18, 2016) announced a $100,000 donation in cash and in-kind support to organizations providing relief efforts to flood victims in central Louisiana, including the Salvation Army USA Southern Territory and the American Red Cross. The CVS Health Foundation made a…

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Kohl’s announces $100,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross to support flood victims in Louisiana

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a $100,000 cash donation toward flood relief efforts in Louisiana. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering much needed emergency supplies and services in the impacted areas. In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl’s encourages its associates…

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The Home Depot® Foundation announces relief grants of $700,000 for disaster assistance in Louisiana

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot® Foundation today (Aug 17, 2016) announced relief grants totaling $700,000 for disaster assistance in Louisiana and other Gulf communities impacted by recent flooding. The financial contributions include $500,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC) as part of the company's previous $1 million donation to the ARC, an…

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Wegmans offer employer on-site flu clinics to provide flu shots to employees

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With fall right around the corner, employers may see an increase in absenteeism as employees battle illness this flu season. According to Flu.gov, nearly 111 million workdays are lost due to the flu, equating to approximately $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity. While it’s…

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Southeastern Grocers to work with American Red Cross to support Louisiana flood victims

JACKSONVILLE, Fl, 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — As communities across Louisiana and Mississippi struggle through historic flooding, Southeastern Grocers would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to those fighting during this flood, working in recovery and to those who have lost loved ones. Southeastern Grocers’ 4,400 Winn-Dixie associates in Louisiana are working hard to keep as many…

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Meijer to welcome an estimated 40,000 incoming college freshmen during its “Meijer Mania”

Meijer to welcome an estimated 40,000 incoming college freshmen during its during “Meijer Mania”   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Midwest retailer Meijer is getting ready to welcome an estimated 40,000 incoming college freshmen as they head to campus this fall during widely-popular shopping parties dubbed “Meijer Mania.” The annual Back-to-College events celebrate incoming students…

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Lowe’s announces $500,000 donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help flood victims in Louisiana

Lowe’s announces $500,000 donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help flood victims in Louisiana   MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to historic flooding that has swept through Louisiana, Lowe’s announced today it will donate $500,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help those affected. Lowe’s is working with its national…

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The Rite Aid Foundation announces $50,000 donation to American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help flood victims

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help the victims, families and communities across the greater Baton Rouge area that were affected by the historic rainfall and flooding over the weekend. "Our hearts and prayers go out…

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Every Boston and Metrowest project on DonorsChoose.org received full funding as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org

BOSTON, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that every Boston and Metrowest project posted on DonorsChoose.org received full funding as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 700,000 classroom projects for teachers and has positively affected more than 18 million U.S. students. As…

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WaterAid and H&M Foundation host new exhibition Noori Tales: Stories from the Indus Delta by award-winning photographer Malin Fezehai

WaterAid and H&M Foundation host new exhibition Noori Tales: Stories from the Indus Delta by award-winning photographer Malin Fezehai   Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Award-winning photographer Malin Fezehai travelled with WaterAid to the Thatta region in southeastern Pakistan to document the effects of climate change and water scarcity on the lives of schoolchildren living…

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Auntie Anne’s® announces fundraising event on National Lemonade Day in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Auntie Anne’s® announces fundraising event on National Lemonade Day in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation   LANCASTER, Pa. , 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is continuing its efforts in the fight against childhood cancer with a coast-to-coast fundraising event on National Lemonade Day. On Saturday, August 20th,…

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New World and PAK’nSAVE launch #MissingType campaign in support of NZBS to help raise awareness of the need for blood donors

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World and PAK’nSAVE are pleased to be showing their support of New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) by backing their #MissingType campaign, which aims to register 10,000 new blood donors. A and O are the blood types most in demand due to the fact 85% of the population…

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SUPERVALU donates $100,000 to Feeding America to support its mission to end hunger

SUPERVALU donates $100,000 to Feeding America to support its mission to end hunger   EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives for Feeding America were on hand last evening at SUPERVALU’s 2016 National Expo to accept a $100,000 donation in support of the organization’s mission to end hunger. The donation was made possible through the…

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Kinney Drugs honored as No.1 fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day

Kinney Drugs honored as No.1 fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day   Gouverneur, New York, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Gouverneur-based, employee-owned company has bested a Wall Street company to be the No.1 fundraiser nationally for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day. Kinney Drugs, the drug store division of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc.,…

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EROSKI forma en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros en las Aulas Rojillas de la Fundación Osasuna

EROSKI forma en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros en las Aulas Rojillas de la Fundación Osasuna   PAMPLONA, España, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha formado en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros durante las tres últimas ediciones del programa “Aulas Rojillas” de la Fundación Osasuna. El apoyo de la cooperativa…

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ALDI introduces Little Journey line of baby products at prices that will save parents up to 50% on their grocery bills

Batavia, Ill., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI knows parenting can be hectic, but grocery shopping shouldn’t be. As one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, ALDI is helping busy moms and dads with Little Journey, the first full line of baby products hitting ALDI store shelves nationwide next week. The new line features award-winning** baby…

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Publix Super Markets: City of Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers and the Lakeland Flying Tigers sponsor the naming rights of Tigertown field

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is pleased to announce support of the City of Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers and the Lakeland Flying Tigers by sponsoring the naming rights of Tigertown field. The $3 million sponsorship is payable over the next 15 years. On Feb. 9, 2017 — first day of…

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Nordstrom announces celebrity performers for its store opening galas this fall; events to benefit Six Toronto Charities

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHO/WHAT: Nordstrom kicks off the openings of its new CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre stores with two in-store galas featuring celebrity DJs, including Toronto’s very own superstar comedian, actor and renowned DJ Russell Peters, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Hannah Bronfman, and Brendan Fallis. Along with being among…

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Staples donates $131,447 for school literacy projects listed on DonorsChoose.org in Los Angeles

Staples donates $131,447 for school literacy projects listed on DonorsChoose.org in Los Angeles   LOS ANGELES, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that all music and arts projects, all college and career prep projects and all middle school and high school literacy projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in Los Angeles received full funding as…

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SpartanNash Direct launches Your Dollars™ program to support local charities

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Store guests will soon have a new way to support their favorite local charities, schools and other nonprofit organizations through the SpartanNash program, Direct Your Dollars™. The receipt-based program makes it easier than ever for eligible nonprofit organizations to earn $1,000. Direct Your Dollars launched on Aug. 1…

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EROSKI y Save the Children unen fuerzas contra la pobreza infantil en España

EROSKI y Save the Children unen fuerzas contra la pobreza infantil en España   Elorrio, España, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha puesto en marcha una campaña solidaria en su red de supermercados e hipermercados con el fin de recaudar fondos a favor de Save the Children. Ambas organizaciones unen así fuerzas contra la pobreza infantil…

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Meijer kicks off fall campaign of its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give

Meijer kicks off fall campaign of its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a record-setting spring campaign tied to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, Midwest retailer Meijer recently kicked off the fall campaign of its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give, across its six-state footprint in…

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Costa Coffee achieves £10 million fundraising milestone for the Costa Foundation to relieve poverty in coffee-growing communities

Costa Coffee achieves £10 million fundraising milestone for the Costa Foundation to relieve poverty in coffee-growing communities LONDON,, 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 14,000 Costa team members across the UK as well as customers and suppliers, have come together to help Costa Coffee achieve a £10 million fundraising milestone for the Costa Foundation. The Costa Foundation…

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eBay and American designer, editor and stylist Rachel Zoe to create limited edition backpacks

eBay and American designer, editor and stylist Rachel Zoe to create limited edition backpacks   Rottendorf, Germany, 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul 29, 2016), eBay announced a partnership with renowned American designer, editor and stylist Rachel Zoe to create limited edition backpacks. Through eBay’s “Summer of Choice” campaign, Americans have been able to vote on…

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches nationwide fundraising campaign in support of nonprofit organization Best Buddies® International

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is partnering with Best Buddies® International and hosting a nationwide fundraising promotion during the month of August in all domestic Cold Stone Creamery stores to support the organization. Best Buddies is a nonprofit that is dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership…

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Topaz’s ‘Small Change, for Big Change’ fundraising campaign raised €100,000 in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation

DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, proudly announced today that they have raised €100,000 in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, predominantly through its ‘Small Change, for Big Change’ fundraising campaign. The ‘Small Change for Big Change’ fundraising campaign is part of an ongoing, three-year charity…

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Bulgari supports the Save the Children charity with #RaiseYourHand campaign

PARIS, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bulgari has launched the new campaign #RaiseYourHand to support the Save the Children charity. Bulgari and Save the Children have had a global philanthropic partnership for the past seven years. An impressive lineup of artists and personalities have raised their hands to support this eminently worthy cause. In 2009, Bulgari…

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The Angel Garden at Primary Children’s Hospital reopens following renovation funded by Macey’s Food Stores

Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Angel Garden at Primary Children’s Hospital on Monday will reopen as a redesigned refuge for patients, families and staff — thanks to generous gifts from the community. WHEN: Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Primary Children’s Hospital, 100 N. Mario Capecchi Drive in Salt Lake…

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