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Support Save the Children’s ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program by scanning your IKEA Family card during May

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of May, every time an IKEA customer scans the IKEA Family card, a donation will be made to Save the Children’s ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program.* The ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program is Save the Children’s language development and pre-literacy program for children…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Lawson will offer full support to disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lawson, Inc. would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those who suffered terrible loss in the devastating 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. We sincerely hope for the speedy recovery of the affected regions and will offer our full support to disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto. Lawson is keen…
April 28, 20160Comments

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Hy-Vee, Pinky Swear Foundation to host six kids triathlon fundraising events across the Midwest this summer

Hy-Vee to sponsor fundraising events to help children with cancer and their families WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced it is once again partnering with the Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families, to host six kids triathlon fundraising events across…
April 28, 20160Comments

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More than 2 million pounds of merchandise donated during the Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale

Donations provide 303,000 hours of Goodwill training in local communities MILWAUKEE, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Goodwill Sale donors and shoppers at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) 267 stores, including Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers locations, donated clothing, shoes, accessories and other household textiles weighing 2.1 million pounds during the Bon-Ton…
April 26, 20160Comments

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Harris Teeter donates $116,633 to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks through its Million Meals Challenge campaign

Matthews, N.C., 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today (April 19, 2016), Harris Teeter announces an $116,633 donation to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks. In partnership with four in-state collegiate rivals, Harris Teeter hosted the Million Meals Challenge campaign to help fight the North Carolina hunger epidemic. The Million Meals Challenge – a…
April 21, 20160Comments

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EROSKI y sus clientes han donado cerca de 9.000 toneladas de alimentos durante el año 2015

Cerca de 6.000 toneladas corresponden a alimentos donados por EROSKI dentro del programa “Desperdicio Cero” que garantiza que ningún alimento apto para el consumo es desechado en las tiendas EROSKI sino donado a organizaciones sociales Las campañas de recogida solidaria de alimentos desarrolladas en 2015 a favor de los Bancos de Alimentos consiguieron recaudar más…
April 21, 20160Comments

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A.S. Watson Group celebrates its 175th anniversary with launch of philanthropy programme “Project LOL Elderly Day 2016”

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate the 175th anniversary of A.S. Watson Group (the “Group”) and to support the Government’s “Appreciate Hong Kong” Campaign, the Group launched a philanthropy programme “Project LOL” (the “Project”). “Elderly Day 2016” (the “Visit”) held today is a large-scale volunteer activity under the Project, a volunteer team…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Action for Healthy Kids and ALDI partner to improve overall wellness environments in schools and communities in Southern California

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) and ALDI have partnered to invest in Southern California communities through AFHK’s School Grants for Healthy Kids initiative. The ALDI investment of $175,000 will help 15 Southern California area schools to improve their overall wellness environments through grants and technical assistance during the…
April 18, 20160Comments

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H&M Foundation makes second donation to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M Foundation makes a second donation of USD 400,000 to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia, due to the current drought crisis. The support will result in food, water, sanitation and basic education to children. Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in fifty years, threatening over 30 million…
April 17, 20160Comments

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The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic announces new restaurants for inaugural Grand Taste event June 17-19 at Blythefield Country Club

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who: Grand Rapids community What: The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic is announcing new restaurant partnerships for the inaugural Grand Taste event June 17-19 at Blythefield Country Club. The three-day culinary experience, which is running in conjunction with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, will feature…
April 17, 20160Comments

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Bloomingdale’s teams up with musical Hamilton and Creative Goods Merchandise LLC as the show’s retail partner

New York, NY, 2016-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale's has partnered with the groundbreaking musical Hamilton and Creative Goods Merchandise LLC as the retail partner for the show. Merchandise will be sold in dedicated pop-up shops in Bloomingdale's 59th Street and SoHo locations beginning this week as well as www.bloomingdales.com. Creative Goods Merchandise is proud…
April 16, 20160Comments

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SM Prime Holdings to earmark PHP60 billion annually for the next three years to sustain its developmental goals

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the Philippines’ leading integrated property company, will earmark at least PHP60 billion annually for the next three years to sustain its developmental goals. “SM Prime’s expansion program for the malls remains focused on the provinces which present major opportunities for higher growth…
April 13, 20160Comments

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PHILIPPINES: SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted 114 medical missions nationwide In 2015

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2015, SM Foundation further strengthened its health programs by focusing on the needs of its host communities. During the year, SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted a total of 114 medical missions which benefited 90,932 patients nationwide. SM Foundation extended its support to the health…
April 9, 20160Comments

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CarMax Foundation announces $5 million partnership with KaBOOM! to build playgrounds nationwide

CarMax is the first KaBOOM! corporate sponsor to serve military communities, partnership to kick off today with playground builds in El Cajon, CA and Fort Worth, TX RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announces today the launch of a new, $5 million partnership with…
April 9, 20160Comments

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KMF Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing apprentices partner with The Co-op to raise money for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three apprentices from KMF Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing have teamed up with The Co-op to “engineer” a “grand” way to raise money for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice. The final year apprentices of the Newcastle-based manufacturer - Joe Ward, 19, Andy Frost, 20, and Josh Wheatley, 21 – were…
April 6, 20160Comments

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Starbucks Coffee Thailand donates $127,000 USD to farming communities in Northern Thailand

SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Buying a beverage or a bag of coffee has special meaning at Starbucks Community Store in the Langsuan district of Bangkok. Earlier this month, during festivities to celebrate the store’s third anniversary, Starbucks Coffee Thailand confirmed the donation of 4.5 million baht (approximately $127,000 USD) to farming communities in Northern Thailand…
April 4, 20160Comments

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CVS Health Foundation announces $1.5 million new grants to 46 community health centers and free clinics for 2016

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Apr-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of a multi-year, $5 million  commitment to increase access to health care in communities nationwide, the CVS Health Foundation today released new data from programs supported through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The Foundation…
April 2, 20160Comments

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Argos raised €80,000 for the Irish Cancer Society in just 12 months since the launch of its partnership

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ireland’s leading general merchandise retailer Argos has raised €80,000 for the Irish Cancer Society, since the launch of its two year partnership in March last year. The money raised so far will fund 3,000 nursing hours at the Irish Cancer Society’s hospital-based Daffodil Centres for people affected…
March 31, 20160Comments

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Seven new national nonprofit organizations receive grants from Best Buy

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Mar-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy is bolstering its efforts this year to reduce the nation’s technology gap by giving grants to national nonprofit partners and participating in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative. “For 50 years, Best Buy has been a catalyst in the rise of technology…
March 28, 20160Comments

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Philippines: SM Foundation helps provide healthy and sustainable food source for communities thru its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training program

SM Foundation introduced urban farming in 2015 Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Addressing the challenge of providing a healthy and sustainable food source for communities, SM Foundation continues to constantly improve and evolve its sustainable agriculture program Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training. As such, SM Foundation introduced its Urban Farming and Gardening Training…
March 25, 20160Comments

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Bloomingdale’s and NEST Fragrances to raise awareness and funds for Child Mind Institute during Autism Awareness Month

Retailer Partners with NEST Fragrances to Raise Awareness and Funds for Child Mind Institute NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of April, Bloomingdale's and NEST Fragrances will support the Child Mind Institute with a grant from Autism Speaks generated from sales of NEST's Blue Garden Home Fragrance Collection. "Bloomingdale's is thrilled to…
March 25, 20160Comments

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IKEA Foundation commits $13.9 million to Water.org to expand its WaterCredit model

Kansas City, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA Foundation today, World Water Day, announced a new grant to Water.org to expand efforts to provide safe water and sanitation to one million people in India and Indonesia. IKEA Foundation is committing $13.9 million to Water.org to expand its WaterCredit model, helping families have access to small,…
March 23, 20160Comments

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Four IKEA co-workers awarded trip to visit and experience the Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success literacy program

IKEA U.S. Awarded Four Co-workers an IWitness Ambassador Trip to Arnoldsburg, West Virginia Four IKEA co-workers were awarded an ambassador trip to witness the IKEA U.S. funded ‘Save the Children’ literacy program ‘Early Steps to School Success’ Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Mar-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA U.S. announced today that four IKEA co-workers; Spencer Saldumbide, IKEA…
March 19, 20160Comments

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CarMax announces new sponsorship with The American Red Cross to support Disaster Responder Program

RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announces a new sponsorship with The American Red Cross to support disaster response work through the Disaster Responder Program. Disaster Responder Program member donations help the Red Cross ensure an immediate response to meet the needs of those…
March 18, 20160Comments

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Philippines: SM Foundation ended 2015 on high note as four of its scholar-graduates topped the 2015 national licensure examinations for engineering

SM Foundation celebrates board topnotchers and donates 8 school buildings Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Foundation ended 2015 on a high note as it welcomed another first for its college scholarship program—four of its most recent scholar-graduates topped the 2015 national licensure examinations for engineering. These students are part of SM Foundation’s…
March 16, 20160Comments

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Harris Teeter donates $478,022.78 to schools through its fundraising program Together in Education

Schools have received over $744K since August 1, 2015 Matthews, N.C., 2016-Mar-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Harris Teeter announced it is donating $478,022.78 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities. This is the second of three payouts the Company will make to schools during…
March 16, 20160Comments

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Tesco redirects millions of surplus food to charity with Community Food Connection with FareShare FoodCloud rollout

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco announces nationwide rollout of Community Food Connection with FareShare FoodCloud, which will redirect millions of meals of Tesco surplus food to charity by end of 2017. Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has today announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that…
March 14, 20160Comments

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IKEA supports women artisans in rural India by bringing their products in store

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “There is no better route out of poverty than the opportunity for people to have a decent job. At IKEA, it’s a privilege to be able to work with social entrepreneurs that are helping make society a little bit fairer.”- Steve Howard, IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer IKEA supports…
March 14, 20160Comments

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Dollar General donates $25,000 and collects donations to support American Red Cross in its flood relief efforts

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General today donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to provide aid to individuals and communities impacted by recent floods. Additionally, all Dollar General stores across the 43 states it serves have immediately begun collecting donations to further support ongoing relief efforts by the American Red Cross. “Dollar…
March 14, 20160Comments

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Philippines: The Henry Sy Foundation renovates school auditorium of Sacred Heart School- Hijas de Jesus (SHS-HDJ) in Cebu

Cebu, Philippines, 2016-Mar-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Henry Sy Foundation has turned over a newly refurbished 810-square meter school auditorium to the Sacred Heart School- Hijas de Jesus (SHS-HDJ) in Cebu. The SHS-HDJ was established in 1956. Among its sister schools are Manresa School in B.F Homes, Parañaque City and Nazareth School of National University…
March 11, 20160Comments

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