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Detroit Pistons’ Season of Giving presented by Meijer kicked-off with annual Thanksgiving dinner at The Palace of Auburn Hills

Thanksgiving Event Kicks-Off Detroit Pistons’ Season of Giving Presented By Meijer AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —The Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment will kick-off the Detroit Pistons’ Season of Giving presented by Meijer with their fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner, serving over 750 people on Wednesday, November 18 at The Palace of…
November 19, 20150Comments

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Lowe’s to give $25,000 each to 4 U.S. public schools through its student letter-writing campaign on ways to improve their school

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to students who put their writing skills and imaginations to the test to highlight the needs of their schools, four public schools across the U.S. will each receive a $25,000 grant from Lowe’s and its Charitable and Educational Foundation.  The winning schools were announced today after…
November 18, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter associates and food bank volunteers to prepare Thanksgiving dinner bags for families-in-need

Families-in-Need to Receive Holiday Meal Courtesy of Harris Teeter Date: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 Press Conference:    10:30 a.m. Where: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina 3808 Tarheel Drive Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed!  Raleigh, N.C., 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nov. 23, 2015, Harris Teeter associates and food bank volunteers will assemble 2,000 Thanksgiving dinner…
November 17, 20150Comments

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The Fondation Louis Vuitton features special art project to raise funds for charity called “recto/verso”

PARIS, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Fondation Louis Vuitton is featuring a very special art project to raise funds for charity called “recto/verso” (front/back). The exhibition of contemporary art works, which runs until November 15, will culminate with an auction of the works, which remain anonymous when they go under the hammer. All…
November 16, 20150Comments

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Gap, Bombas to bring awareness to the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters: socks

The exclusive partnership sets goal to donate 1 million socks to homeless shelters NEW YORK, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, Gap is joining forces with Bombas, the athletic-leisure sock company with a philanthropic mission, to bring awareness to the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters: socks. The exclusive Gap x Bombas collection…
November 16, 20150Comments

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Malaysia: Giant to plant trees and refurbish a whole classroom into a 21st Century Classroom

Hypermarket staff plant trees in compound and give classroom 21st-century look  MALAYSIA, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHEN Rihana Hashim, principal of SMK Desa Cempaka, Nilai, received a call from GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd corporate affairs department, she was elated. It was because Giant offered to plant fruit trees as well as bougainvillea and refurbish…
November 16, 20150Comments

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Inditex to allocate EUR 2.3 million to four humanitarian initiatives by Doctors Without Borders in 2015

Arteixo, Spain, 2015-11-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex's contribution is allocated to four projects: aid for Syrian refugees from the Turkish province of Kilis, aid for the Emergency Unit of the NGO and collaboration with two initiatives for medical and nutritional cooperation in India. Inditex will allocate 2.3 million euro to four humanitarian initiatives by Doctors…
November 15, 20150Comments

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Meijer Simply Give campaign to double match every customer’s $10 donation made Nov. 13-14

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give campaign this holiday season comes on the heels of the retailer’s most successful campaign ever, and will once again double match every customer’s $10 donation made Nov. 13-14 in an effort to restock the shelves of its food pantry partners. The holiday campaign runs through…
November 13, 20150Comments

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Kmart launches The Giving Hat™ to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Retailer collaborates with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for inspirational and fashionable addition to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® fundraising campaign this holiday season HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In collaboration with St. Jude, Kmart has introduced The Giving Hat™ – a new way to draw attention, heighten awareness and raise…
November 13, 20150Comments

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LuLu Group donated AED 100,000 to Dubai Cares for proper children education

DUBAI, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — LuLu Group donated AED 100,000 to Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organization working towards ensuring proper education to children. The donation was made as part of the 'Sharing is Caring' initiative launched by Dubai Cares. The cheque from LuLu Group was handed over to Mr. Abdulla Al Shehhi - Senior…
November 12, 20150Comments

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Meijer to donate portion from toy sales to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Any toy purchased at Meijer through Nov. 30 will help the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer grant a child’s wish this holiday season. Meijer is once again donating a portion of customer purchases made in the toy department, up to $400,000, to children’s gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest. “Meijer wants to…
November 10, 20150Comments

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Best Buy employees filled out more than 5,000 individual care packages for military men and women deployed overseas

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly 500 Best Buy employees came out in full force last Friday to fill more than 5,000 individual care packages for military men and women deployed overseas. Forty-three active members of the 133rd Airlift Wing, a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard, also participated. The packages contain everything…
November 10, 20150Comments

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Albert Heijn en Goedzak® organiseren speelgoedinzamelingsactie voor lokale goede doelen

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nog vijf nachtjes slapen en dan is Sinterklaas weer in het land. Dat betekent traditiegetrouw een periode vol spanning, gezelligheid en heel veel leuk nieuw speelgoed. Daar staat tegenover dat uit onderzoek* van Albert Heijn is gebleken dat kinderen met de helft van hun speelgoed niet meer spelen.…
November 10, 20150Comments

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ANTABAX raised funds for Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) in collaboration with Malaysian retailer Giant

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Company teams up with retailer to raise RM25,000 for women's NGO ANTABAX has raised funds for Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) through its Shared Health, Shared Hope campaign, in collaboration with Malaysian retailer Giant. The two-month campaign which started in June saw 5% of sales from the entire Antabax antibacterial personal…
November 9, 20150Comments

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Yum! Brands raised over 18,000 pounds of food for the Dare to Care Food Bank in its hometown, Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last month, Yum! Brands reached its goal and raised over 18,000 pounds of food for the Dare to Care Food Bank in the Company’s hometown, Louisville, KY. This would not have been possible without a huge response from the community and the Company’s partners. We are extremely…
November 9, 20150Comments

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Carolina Flooding: McDonald’s Corporation will donate $75,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald’s Corporation today announced it will donate $75,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts related to recent flooding in the Carolinas. The Red Cross estimates it will spend between $5 million and $8.3 million to respond to the historic flooding in the Carolinas. In addition…
November 9, 20150Comments

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H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the total amount of each gift card purchased at H&M to UNICEF

This year’s holiday campaign at H&M will have a giving theme, where customers will be able to contribute. For every purchased gift card at H&M, the H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the total gift card amount to UNICEF. The donation will provide vulnerable children in Myanmar with quality education. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN,  2015-11-6 — /EPR…
November 6, 20150Comments

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Hunger Task Force, Pick ’n Save and Milwaukee County open Pick ’n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market

Mobile Market will bring fresh food choices to Milwaukee’s ‘food deserts’ MILWAUKEE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hunger Task Force and Pick ’n Save are proud to announce the opening of the Pick ’n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market, in partnership with Milwaukee County. This grocery store on wheels will travel throughout Milwaukee County to visit…
November 6, 20150Comments

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CVS/pharmacy launched its 2nd annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)

Actress, director, producer and SU2C Ambassador Eva Longoria is featured in the in-store campaign running through November 28 WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS), today announced the launch of its second annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) that…
November 6, 20150Comments

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Morrisons to donate unsold food that is still safe to eat to local community organisations

Morrisons is to roll out an initiative that aims to end the waste of edible food in its 500 supermarkets. Bradford, England, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Across the UK, unsold food that is still safe to eat will be made available and donated to local community organisations. They will be able come to the store…
November 5, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter to Donate 10 Meals for Every 49ers’ Touchdown on Nov. 14

Company to Donate 10 Meals for Every 49ers’ Touchdown on Nov. 14 MATTHEWS, N.C., 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter will donate 10 Thanksgiving meals to community members-in-need for every touchdown scored by the Charlotte 49ers football team during the school’s home game against the University of Texas at San Antonio on Nov. 14,…
November 4, 20150Comments

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Weis Market raised $103,000 in donations for 100 local emergency food providers

Fight Hunger program generates donation of 5,074 gallons of milk for local families in need SUNBURY, PA, 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets’ stores raised $103,000 in donations for 100 local emergency food providers in its five state market area while also generating a donation of 5,074 gallons of milk through its partnership with the…
November 4, 20150Comments

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St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign underway now at Best Buy

Imagine hearing the words, “Your child has cancer.” Minneapolis, MN, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s something no family should have to experience, and a journey no child should have to endure. Unfortunately, each year thousands of children across the country spend part of their childhood fighting to have a future. But when you hear the…
October 30, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter continues its annual Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign to aid local hunger-relief efforts

Company Accepting Monetary Donations at Registers, Conducting Food Drive in Lobbies MATTHEWS, NC, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, Harris Teeter will continue its annual Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign to aid local hunger-relief efforts. Throughout the entire month of November, Harris Teeter will collect non-perishable food items…
October 30, 20150Comments

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43 local Associated Food Stores to donate the proceeds from their Star Icon Campaign to Make-A-Wish® Utah

43 local grocery stores rallied together to help wishes come true CENTERVILLE, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Associated Retail Operations: Macey’s, Fresh Market, Dan’s, Lin’s and Dick’s Markets,will be presenting Make-A-Wish® Utah with the proceeds from their Star Icon Campaign this week. Thanks to the dedication of each ARO store, their team members and considerate…
October 29, 20150Comments

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Sounders FC, Starbucks collect fan donations of scarves and winter clothing for YouthCare

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Scarves for soccer fans are what hats are to baseball lovers – a show of fan unity and solidarity with a favorite team.  Anyone going to a Sounders FC match knows the phrase “scarves up” as a rallying cry, but this week the Seattle soccer team is encouraging…
October 23, 20150Comments

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“Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1” coat donation program returns to Macy’s

The “Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1” program, aimed to drive a donation of 50,000 new coats, will take place from October 27 through November 2 NEW YORK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s (NYSE:M) is pleased to announce the return of “Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1,” a coat donation program in partnership with anti-poverty…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace initiative turns 10

Rwandan weavers create special 10-year anniversary designs for sale this fall and holiday NEW YORK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Macy’s (NYSE:M) is celebrating 10 years of its Rwanda Path to Peace initiative, offering customers special commemorative designs to honor the decade-long partnership. Originally launched in fall 2005, the program affords an opportunity to…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Price Chopper marks 14 years of partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2015-10-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper is selling plush primates, including chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans, and fundraising through a month-long pin-up campaign, marking the 14th year the regional supermarket chain has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We are so proud to partner with St. Jude. For more than a decade, Price…
October 20, 20150Comments

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The Starbucks Foundation donates $50,000 to American Red Cross to aid in South Carolina flooding relief efforts

SEATTLE, 2015-10-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to the devastation caused by historic flooding in South Carolina, The Starbucks Foundation will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with the individuals and families in South Carolina affected by this tragedy,” said Sharon Powell, Starbucks…
October 19, 20150Comments

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