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Harris Teeter to donate $135,841.35 to Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in South Carolina affected by the flooding in October

Company to Present Check to Aid Disaster Relief Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte, NC    28211 Live shots are welcomed! Charlotte, NC, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Harris Teeter will present The American Red Cross with a $135,841.35 check to assist disaster relief efforts in South…

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Walmart Canada supports Canadian families in need with 1.2 million contribution to Breakfast Club of Canada and Food Banks Canada

Addressing a significant need: One in ten Canadians don’t know where their next meal is coming from MISSISSAUGA, ON., 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart Canada today announced a 1.2 million dollar contribution to Breakfast Club of Canada and Food Banks Canada to support Canadian families in need. According to the 2015 Report Card on Child and…

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The H&M Conscious Foundation donates USD 100,000 to support Save the Children in their emergency relief efforts in Ethiopia

The H&M Conscious Foundation is donating USD 100,000 to support Save the Children in their emergency relief efforts in Ethiopia during the current drought crisis. The support from H&M Conscious Foundation will be directed towards food and nutrition, clean water, sanitation and hygiene as well as basic education to children in affected areas. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-12-8…

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PAK’nSAVE becomes the leading company to fundraise the most funds ever for Movember New Zealand

Stickman and PAK’nSAVE employees around New Zealand have helped to fundraise more than $100,000 and in doing so have now become the leading company to fundraise the most funds ever for Movember New Zealand. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — From the 1 of November, PAK’nSAVE staff across New Zealand have been growing their…

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Inditex to allocate €3.7m to Water.org to facilitate access to safe water and sanitation to those with scarce resources

The contribution will facilitate more than 33,000 microloans for this purpose and will benefit more than 160,000 people in Bangladesh and Cambodia. Arteixo, Spain, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex will allocate €3.7m to Water.org to facilitate access to safe water and sanitation to those with scarce resources. On December 3, the Group's chairman, Pablo Isla,…

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X5 Retail Group, Rus Food Foundation to provide food aid to those in need across Russia

Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, and the Rus Food Foundation have launched Basket of Kindness, a nationwide initiative to provide food aid to those in need across Russia. Rus Food Foundation is the Russian arm of the Global FoodBanking Network. The Basket of Kindness organisers have…

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King Kullen annual James A. Cullen Memorial Golf Outing raised $100,000 for Little Flower Children and Family Services

Bethpage, NY, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — King Kullen’s 33rd annual James A. Cullen Memorial Golf Outing has raised $100,000 for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York.  The not-for-profit organization finds adoptive and foster homes for children on Long Island and in New York City. “To pay tribute to our father, James A.…

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Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx donate 60,000 pairs of socks for the cold weather

Modesto, CA, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the spirit of the global celebration of giving, Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx are donating 60,000 pairs of socks tomorrow to several organizations that help the communities our stores serve. “HomeFirst is so grateful to Lucky for the donation of 12,000 socks for our homeless clients,” said…

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The Save Mart C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to donate $10,000 to Habitot Children’s Museum in Berkeley

Modesto, CA, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Save Mart C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, the giving arm of Lucky Supermarkets’ parent company, is proud to announce a $10,000 grant to Habitot Children’s Museum in Berkeley. The popular, award-winning non-profit provides a hands-on learning center in which young children explore culture and the arts in a setting…

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Walmart kicks off Holiday Sing to Salute Military Families campaign; will donate $1 million to Fisher House Foundation

Campaign will provide up to $1.5 million to Fisher House Foundation to bring more military families together while loved ones are treated at nearby hospitals BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, on Giving Tuesday, Walmart is asking the public to literally lend its voice to support military families this holiday season. The company is…

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Belk launches its second annual holiday fundraising campaign Angel Days

Belk’s holiday charity program supports local education by inviting customers to make a donation for Title I schools CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk announced today the second annual launch of its holiday fundraising campaign, Angel Days. Angel Days provides customers an opportunity to support local Title I elementary schools through direct contributions…

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Scholarships for Military Children Program applications open on Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now entering its 16th year, the Scholarships for Military Children Program will be accepting applications from eligible students beginning Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at www.militaryscholar.org. A total of 700 scholarship grants, each worth $2,000, will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year. Those students…

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Kmart supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®; encourages shoppers to donate and join Kmart in wearing The Giving Hat™ on #GivingTuesday

Retailer welcomes social sharing with #TheGivingHat HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday, Dec. 1 , people around the world will digitally unite in the name of generosity to celebrate #GivingTuesday. On this global day dedicated to giving back, Kmart is proud to show its continued support for St. Jude Children's…

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Starbucks partners with (RED)® for the eighth year to help fight AIDS

SEATTLE, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the eighth year, Starbucks is partnering with (RED)® to help fight AIDS. On World AIDS Day 2015 (Tuesday, Dec. 1), Starbucks will make a 10 cent (U.S.) donation for every handcrafted beverage sold in participating U.S. and Canada stores. Starbucks donations go to the Global Fund to help…

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De speelgoedinzamelingsactie van Albert Heijn in samenwerking met Goedzak is een groot succes

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — De speelgoedinzamelingsactie van Albert Heijn in samenwerking met Goedzak is een groot succes. Klanten leveren massaal hun oude speelgoed in bij één van ruim 400 Albert Heijn-winkels. Zo krijgt speelgoed een tweede leven en maken Albert Heijn en Goedzak de feestdagen voor veel kinderen extra speciaal. Zes supermarkten…

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Morrisons supports global day of charity giving #GivingTuesday

Bradford, England, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues at Morrisons stores across the country are preparing to ‘Dress Festive for Sue Ryder’ in support of #GivingTuesday, a global day of charity giving which is being supported by the supermarket chain. A range of brand new products will also be going on sale in Morrisons stores this…

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Fundación EROSKI y el Comité español de ACNUR han firmado hoy un convenio de colaboración para impulsar una nueva campaña a favor de los refugiados y desplazados sirios

La campaña tiene como objetivo recaudar 150.000 euros a favor de los refugiados y desplazados sirios Se pondrán a la venta miles de estrellas decorativas en las tiendas EROSKI al precio de 1 euro, cuya recaudación irá íntegramente destinada a los objetivos solidarios de ACNUR MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fundación EROSKI…

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Bartell Drugs, Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need

SEATTLE, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its 12th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N Joy” drive, now through December 13. The toy donations will be accepted at 61 Bartell Drugs locations in King, Pierce…

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Southeastern Grocers, LLC donates $526,825.66 to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in support of the Independence Program

Grocers’ Wall of Honor campaign aids injured veterans and their families JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to the generous support of their loyal customers and associates, Southeastern Grocers, LLC, the parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores, is giving $526,825.66 to benefit Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in support of the Independence Program. Through the two-week Wall…

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The Werrington Young Persons Support Group launches its annual Kidz2Kidz toy appeal with Co-op food stores in Staffordshire Moorlands

MANCHESTER, England, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Werrington Young Persons Support Group aims to support hundreds more families this Christmastime as it launches its annual Kidz2Kidz toy appeal with Co-op food stores in the area. In a bid to deliver a festive smile to disadvantaged children and those with incurable or life-limiting illnesses, the community…

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Screwfix took thousands of calls for BBC Children in Need on Friday 13 November

LONDON, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yeovil based Screwfix took thousands of calls for BBC Children in Need on Friday 13 November, by donating the services of its whole call centre and contact team for the tenth year running. Over 200 employees, who were all in childhood hero fancy dress, gave up their time to take…

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The IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign will soon be active in over 40 countries

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-11-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign, a global cause-related initiative, will soon be active in over 40 countries raising millions of dollars for refugees. From November 29 through December 19, 2015, for every LED product sold in all IKEA stores and online, the IKEA Foundation will donate…

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Price Chopper and Market 32’s Check Out Hunger campaign and Holiday Toy Drive kicked off and will run until December 12

Schenectady, NY, 2015-11-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper and Market 32’s Check Out Hunger, a campaign that raises dollars and food donations for designated food banks and their affiliated kitchens and pantries and the annual Holiday Toy Drive kicked off this past weekend and will run for four weeks through Saturday, December 12. Check Out…

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DFS Group renews its partnership with Make-A-Wish® International

THE LUXURY TRAVEL RETAILER BRINGS JOY TO YOUR WORLD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON HONG KONG, 2015-11-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The gift of giving takes on a deeper meaning this holiday season as DFS Group (DFS), the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, renews its partnership with Make-A-Wish® International (www.worldwish.org) for a second year. Throughout the month of…

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Kunden und REWE spenden Waren im Wert von 2,1 Millionen Euro

Köln, Germany, 2015-11-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Bundesverband Deutsche Tafel und REWE freuen sich über eine enorme Spendenbereitschaft in Deutschland. Denn unter dem Slogan „Gemeinsam Teller füllen.“ hatte REWE in den ersten beiden Novemberwochen (02.11. – 14.11.) die Kunden dazu aufgerufen, in den Supermärkten (REWE, nahkauf) vorbereitete Spendentüten mit lang haltbaren Lebensmitteln zu kaufen…

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Smashburger to host “Turkey Round Up” on Friday November 20th in support of Denver Rescue Mission

SMASHBURGER CORPORATE HOSTS “TURKEY ROUND UP” TO SUPPORT DENVER RESCUE MISSION Better Burger Aims To Raise Enough Money to Donate 500 Turkeys This Holiday Season DENVER, CO, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, today announced that it will be hosting a “Turkey Round Up” on Friday November 20th in…

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ShopRite’s second annual “Fowl” Shots for Food Banks turkey donation event

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives from ShopRite and the Food Bank for New York City and players from the world famous Harlem Globetrotters participated in ShopRite’s second annual “Fowl” Shots for Food Banks turkey donation event at ShopRite of Forest and Richmond in Staten Island on Wednesday, November 18. ShopRite store…

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20,000 pets found their forever homes last week during PetSmart’s National Adoption Week

PHOENIX, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 20,000 pets found their forever homes last week during PetSmart’s National Adoption Week held at the more than 1,400 PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Canada. The week-long event is conducted in collaboration with PetSmart Charities and its adoption partners – comprising more than 3,000 local animal…

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Big Lots donates $2.2 million dollars to Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (November 19, 2015), Big Lots is presenting a check to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for $2.2 million dollars, the amount raised by customers and associates of Big Lots during a five-week national point-of-sale donation campaign. Big Lots offered in-store and online donation opportunities to support Nationwide Children’s and the…

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Reasor’s kicks off Food 2 Families drive; donations will go to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting Nov. 18th, Reasor's customers can choose to donate non-perishable food items, purchase a pre-made sack of the most needed items for $15 or pick up a scan card and donate any amount you would like at one of our registers. The pre-made sacks are filled with much…

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