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Weis Markets the title sponsor of this year’s Dundalk Heritage Fair

Weis Markets the title sponsor of this year’s Dundalk Heritage Fair   Dundalk, MD, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets recently donated $20,000 to the Dundalk Heritage Fair and will be the title sponsor of this year’s fair. Three Weis Markets managers presented the Dundalk Heritage Fair Association with a sponsorship check Friday, June 16. “Weis…

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Topaz Cash for Clubs supports Powerchair Trailblazers Club of Co. Antrim

Topaz Cash for Clubs supports Powerchair Trailblazers Club of Co. Antrim   DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Powerchair Football is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. When the Powerchair Trailblazers Club of Co. Antrim got the call to say they’d won £1,500 having entered their club for…

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CVS Health among Points of Light’s Civic 50 companies

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (June 21, 2017) was recognized by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, as one of the fifty most community-minded companies in the United States. The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases…

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Schnucks stores to host hunger relief partner agencies in the “Shop Out Hunger” campaign on Saturday, June 24

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., all 100 Schnucks stores will host hunger relief partner agencies in the “Shop Out Hunger” campaign. Volunteers from these organizations will distribute a shopping (“wish”) list to customers as they enter the store and hope to collect non-perishable…

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Independent grocers call on shoppers to donate to help support local food banks

More than 1,600 independent grocers from across the nation urge shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at the register to support their local food banks and pantries ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, NGA Research and Education Foundation (NGAREF), and Retailer…

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Harris Teeter to present $1 million to USO through its Support Our Troops Donation Card Campaign

Company to Present Check to USO Matthews, NC, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Date: Friday, June 23, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter - 6701 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Friday, June 23, 2017, Harris Teeter will present the USO with a $1 million check to help support our nation’s service members, as well as their families. This donation…

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Schnucks brings Double Up Food Bucks program at its Missouri stores

Program increases healthy food access for low-income families, supports local farmers ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through a partnership with Fair Food Network and a grant provided by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), Schnucks is launching Double Up Food Bucks at all 56 of its Missouri stores. This program will start immediately and…

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Lulu Group International extends support to Dubai Cares’ mission to provide quality education to underprivileged youth

Lulu Group International extends support to Dubai Cares’ mission to provide quality education to underprivileged youth   Commitment is in line with UAE’s ‘Year of Giving 2017’ MOU is signed following a pledge made by Lulu in March 2017 Dubai, 2017-Jun-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the spirit of the month of Ramadan and…

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2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give announces record donation of more than $1 million to support food pantries across Midwest

2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give announces record donation of more than $1 million to support food pantries across Midwest Representatives announce dates for fifth year tournament GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The fourth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded today (June 18, 2017) with a win by Canadian…

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The Wawa Foundation 2017 “Hero Award” finalists announced

Four Greater Philadelphia Area Non-Profits Will Be Celebrated During Wawa Welcome America! Festivities, Which Include Emily’s Entourage, Operation Yellow Ribbon South Jersey, Lighthouse, and West Philadelphia Alliance for Children Wawa, PA., 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — After receiving more than 125 submissions, The Wawa Foundation Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit founded to support Wawa’s charitable…

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Macy’s Partners With CrowdRise for New Shop for a Cause Charity Challenge

New partnership with CrowdRise allows organizations to raise funds by rallying their networks, with multiple prizes given to top-performing groups NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s 12th annual Shop For A Cause program, a nationwide charity shopping event that benefits local and national organizations, kicks off this summer with a new Charity Challenge…

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Wegmans Medford announces recipients of its Employee Scholarship Program

MEDFORD, MA, 2017-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four graduating seniors from the Medford area received $500 scholarship grants from Wegmans Food Markets in a symbolic nod to the company’s annual announcement of recipients for its Employee Scholarship Program, which helps employees along the path to higher education. The local recipients are students from Everett, Medford,…

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Sunoco LP’s Miracle Balloon Fundraising Campaigns raised more than $1.6 million dollars for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

DALLAS, 2017-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Donations through in-store Miracle Balloon Fundraising Campaigns at Stripes and APlus stores helped raise more than $1.6 million dollars for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) around the country. Since 2000, Stripes and APlus, owned and operated by Sunoco LP, have partnered with CMN Hospitals to raise more than…

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ENGLAND: LCP announces Autism Together opens new premises at The Old Hall Estate, Bromborough

ENGLAND: LCP announces Autism Together opens new premises at The Old Hall Estate, Bromborough   London, 2017-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — An award-winning charity is opening new premises in Wirral so it can expand its woodworks and ceramics facilities, national commercial property company LCP has announced. Autism Together, formerly Wirral Autistic Society, has moved to Unit 2,…

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Best Buy School Tech Grant program announces recipient schools

From more than 515 applicants, 11 elementary schools across Canada have been awarded cash grants of up to $10,000 each Recipients will use grants to enhance or integrate technology used in various classroom programs or extracurricular activities Burnaby, BC, 2017-Jun-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Canada is proud to announce that 11…

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UK: Argos raised £2million in two years on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support

UK: Argos raised £2million in two years on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support Argos has raised an incredible £2million in two years on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support, thanks to the dedication and support of its colleagues and customers across the UK London, 2017-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This amount will fund vital Macmillan nursing care at…

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IKEA U.S. 5,000 Dreams campaign to support newly arrived refugee families in America

The IKEA U.S. 5,000 Dreams campaign is working in partnership with three refugee organizations Conshohocken, PA, 2017-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA U.S. announced today (June 14, 2017) that it has created a community donation program - a campaign called 5,000 Dreams - that will focus on supporting newly arrived refugee families in local IKEA…

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Co-op Community Spaces Program to support community-based projects across Canada with increased funding of $2 million

Saskatoon, SK, 2017-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2017, Canadians will celebrate the places and people that bring communities together — and Co-op is joining the party. Donations totaling $2 million from the Co-op Community Spaces Program will support 27 community-based recreation, conservation and urban agriculture projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. "With increased…

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Starbucks to raise fund for Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation

Starbucks to raise fund for Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation   Seattle, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is partnering with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to spread a simple message – be kind. Starting tomorrow (June 13), Starbucks will donate 25 cents from each one of its colorful Cups of Kindness beverages sold at…

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Tesco launches the latest in its ‘Food Love Stories’ adverts to highlight its ongoing campaign to tackle food waste

Tesco launches the latest in its ‘Food Love Stories’ adverts to highlight its ongoing campaign to tackle food waste   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today [Wednesday 14 June] launched the latest in its series of ‘Food Love Stories’ adverts to highlight its ongoing efforts to tackle food waste. For the first time,…

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Brewgooder secures national deal with Asda to stock its Clean Water Lager in stores across the UK and Northern Ireland

Brewgooder secures national deal with Asda to stock its Clean Water Lager in stores across the UK and Northern Ireland   LEEDS, England, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brewgooder, the world’s first craft beer brewery, is to donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects in developing countries, is celebrating securing a national deal with…

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Wegmans Montvale announces recipients of its Employee Scholarship Program

MONTVALE, NJ., 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Five graduating seniors from the Montvale area received $500 scholarship grants from Wegmans Food Markets in a symbolic nod to the company’s annual announcement of recipients for its Employee Scholarship Program, which helps employees along the path to higher education. Since the program began in 1984, more…

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Wegmans Hanover announces recipients of its Employee Scholarship Program

HANOVER, NJ., 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Five graduating seniors from the Hanover area received $500 scholarship grants from Wegmans Food Markets in a symbolic nod to the company’s annual announcement of recipients for its Employee Scholarship Program, which helps employees along the path to higher education. The local recipients are students from Hanover Park,…

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PetSmart delivers the first of nearly 90 initial semi-truck loads of pet food through its historic Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program

PetSmart Expects to Distribute more than 60 Million Meals and Reports Philanthropic Program Has Already Generated More Than 20 Million Meals to Date PetSmart Charities Teams up with Feeding America® and Rescue Bank® to Distribute the Pet Food to  Rescues, Shelters and Food Banks in the U.S. PHOENIX, Ariz., 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/…

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ENGLAND: Co-op Foundation’s #iwill fund now accepting applications

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Jun-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op Foundation is inviting youth charities in disadvantaged areas of England to apply for the first round of its #iwill fund. Last month, the Foundation announced a new £2 million partnership to help young people take action to tackle loneliness – a key issue the Co-op has…

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Help Those Affected By The Knysna Fires Through PnP Online

Cape Town, South Africa, 2017-Jun-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Knysna has been ravaged by disastrous fires, leading to evacuation and near-total destruction of the town. PnP Online has set up a dedicated collection point to help you donate to those affected by the devastating fires in Knysna. All you need to do is shop online,…

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Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give opens tournament to collegiate athletes for the fourth consecutive year

Fourth year Meijer LPGA Classic opens tournament to collegiate athletes GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give opened its tournament to collegiate athletes as sponsor exemptions, representing Meijer and their respective universities in the professional tournament. This year, three exemptions were awarded to…

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X5 Retail Group joins Social Cards for Ulyanovsk Region Residents project

Moscow, 2017-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group ("X5" or the "Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: FIVE), announces the signing of a letter of intent with the government of the Ulyanovsk region. The document was signed by Ulyanovsk region Governor Sergey Morozov and Х5 Retail Group Government Relations Director Stanislav Naumov. Pursuant to…

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Stater Bros. supports service members by preparing and sending care packages to deployed local military members

San Bernardino, California, 2017-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 150 members of the Stater Bros. “Family” of Employees, friends, suppliers and representatives from Operation Community Cares (a local organization that supports our troops) gathered to prepare over 1,000 care packages for local military members currently serving overseas. The pack event took place on Saturday, June…

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Sheetz announce Sebastian Joynes as the 2017 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence winner

Sheetz announce Sebastian Joynes as the 2017 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence winner ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 7, 2017) Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, is proud to announce Sebastian Joynes as the 2017 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence winner. Awarded Saturday,…

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