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Letterkenny RFC gets support from Topaz Cash for Clubs

Letterkenny RFC gets support from Topaz Cash for Clubs   DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ —  “We have some big targets to achieve, but we are on a roll since the Cash for Clubs win – like the Irish front row there is no stopping us now!” When Michael MacGinty answered his phone to a call…

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Eight of Top 10 women golfers on LPGA Official Money List to compete at 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Eight of Top 10 women golfers on LPGA Official Money List to compete at 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give   Eight of Top Ten on LPGA Official Money List Set to Compete in Tournament GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will have its strongest field,…

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SONIC donated $1 million to DonorsChoose.org through its Limeades for Learning® initiative

SONIC donated $1 million to DonorsChoose.org through its Limeades for Learning® initiative   America's Drive-In funds 4,458 projects in 749 cities during Teacher Appreciation Month OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced the impact of its second #ThanksTeach campaign in partnership with Julianne Hough during Teacher…

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P&G announces as the presenting sponsor for the BJ’s Charity Championship

P&G announces as the presenting sponsor for the BJ's Charity Championship   P&G's commitment will support the BJ's Charitable Foundation and its mission to nourish communities and help families thrive WESTBOROUGH, Mass., 2017-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today (June 6, 2017 ) announced P&G as the presenting sponsor for the BJ's Charity Championship, a marquee stop…

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Gap Inc. and the UN Foundation to raise awareness and funds to promote equal rights and fair treatment for LGBTI people globally

PROCEEDS FROM GAP INC. EGIFT CARDS AND GAP PRIDE T-SHIRTS TO HELP PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LGBTI PEOPLE EVERYWHERE San Francisco and Washington, DC, 2017-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. and the United Nations Foundation today (June 5, 2017) announced a new partnership to raise awareness and funds for UN Free & Equal, a program…

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FESBAL y EROSKI ponen en marcha la operación kilo de recogida de donaciones

FESBAL y EROSKI ponen en marcha la operación kilo de recogida de donaciones   La campaña se desarrollará en todos los hipermercados EROSKI y en su red de supermercados del País Vasco y Navarra A la tradicional recogida de productos en tienda se suma la posibilidad de compra de vales por valor de 5 €…

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ShopRite LPGA Classic by Acer extended through 2023

The 28th staging of the tournament is set for May 29 – June 4 at Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club Galloway, NJ, 2017-Jun-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wakefern Food Corp., Eiger Marketing Group and the LPGA today (May 31, 2017) announced a five-year sponsorship extension that will extend ShopRite’s commitment to the tournament through 2023. Originally…

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The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give adds live music from 3 Doors Down to its robust tournament schedule

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give adds live music from 3 Doors Down to its robust tournament schedule   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is partnering with General Mills to add live music to its robust tournament schedule. A concert, featuring 3 Doors Down, will…

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Wakefern Food Corp. to participate in this year’s A Walk to Believe, One Step Closer with Team LeGrand

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-May-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wakefern Food Corp. President and COO Joe Sheridan has announced the company’s participation in this year’s A Walk to Believe, One Step Closer with Team LeGrand to benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The 5K Run/Walk/Roll was established in 2010 to show support for Eric LeGrand, a former star Rutgers…

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NCR Corporation donates $3 million dollars worth of historical artifacts to Dayton History

Duluth, Ga., 2017-May-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has gifted Dayton History with 3 million historical artifacts valued at more than $3 million dollars. These artifacts chronicle the beginning of NCR in Dayton, Ohio, and growth around the world; the history of Dayton, Ohio, and the…

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Majid Al Futtaim launches its 11th annual ‘Make A Difference’ campaign

Majid Al Futtaim launches its 11th annual ‘Make A Difference’ campaign   UAE, 2017-May-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today ( MAY 24, 2017) launched its 11th annual ‘Make A Difference’ campaign, which encourages the act of giving…

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LuLu Group joins charity drive to distribute Ramadan Charity Cards to families in need throughout the UAE

LuLu Group joins charity drive to distribute Ramadan Charity Cards to families in need throughout the UAE   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — LuLu Group joins Ramadan charity drive with Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity & Humanitarian Foundation Launches Ramadan Charity Cards Worth Dh. 4 million this year DUBAI: Retail major Lulu Group joined…

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EROSKI ha entregado 30.000€ a Càritas Mallorca, obtenidos con la campaña “Compromís per la dignitat”

EROSKI ha entregado 30.000€ a Càritas Mallorca, obtenidos con la campaña “Compromís per la dignitat”   Esta mañana en Eroski Center de Aragón 206 (Palma) ha tenido lugar el acto de entrega de los donativos recaudados en los supermercados Eroski de Mallorca a través de la campaña solidaria a beneficio de Càritas Mallorca, que ha contado con…

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IKEA to host ‘Feeding the Future’ in-store program from June 1 – 30 to support local Feeding America member food banks

Conshohocken, PA, 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today (05/25/2017) that it is collaborating with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to sponsor an in-store program, ‘Feeding the Future,’ which runs June 1 – 30, to support local Feeding America member food banks. Through the ‘Feeding the Future’ program, IKEA U.S. will donate…

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PetSmart Charities supports Boston Children’s Hospital’s animal assisted therapy program with $360,000 grant

Grant Will Help Double the Number of Therapy Dogs Supporting Pediatric Patients, Family and Staff From 17 To 34 Dogs, and Serve an Additional Three Satellite Locations by 2019 PHOENIX and BOSTON, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boston Children’s Hospital and PetSmart Charities today (May 25, 2017) announced that the Hospital received a $360,000 grant from…

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Greggs thanks customers and colleagues for making North East Children’s Cancer run a success

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greggs were incredibly proud to once again support the North East Children’s Cancer run, where this year over 8,000 runners completed either the 5 mile run or the children’s mini 1 mile run. This year the event celebrated its 35th year, and throughout this time has…

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M&S Energy launches £300,000 Community Energy Fund to support energy projects and technologies across the UK

LONDON, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year, M&S Energy is today (22 May 2017) launching the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund, with up to £300,000 available to support community energy projects and technologies across the UK. Any not for profit organisation that wants to use renewable energy to provide community benefits can…

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H&M Foundation makes new commitment to improving education, clean water and women’s economic empowerment

Stockholm, SWEDEN, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — With a donation of $20.5 million and three new Global Programs the non-profit H&M Foundation makes a new strong commitment to long-lasting improvements in education, clean water and women’s economic empowerment. The goal is not only to transform lives for some of the world's poorest, but also…

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New fundraising program at PetSmart stores to raise $1 million for Service Dogs for Heroes

PetSmart Makes it Easy for Shoppers to Donate to this Important Cause Memorial Day through Independence Day Goal is to Raise $1 million to Train and Place Service Dogs With Eligible Veterans WILTON, Conn. and PHOENIX, Ariz., 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —Blue Buffalo, PetSmart Charities and PetSmart are teaming up to support and…

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‘Smid Tøjet design contest: Dennis Knudsen won the right to donate DKK 250,000 from BESTSELLER to a Red Cross Project

‘Smid Tøjet design contest: Dennis Knudsen won the right to donate DKK 250,000 from BESTSELLER to a Red Cross Project   BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (22 May 2017), the winner of the design contest ‘Smid Tøjet’ (drop your clothes) was found. Danish hairdresser and make-up artist Dennis Knudsen won the right to…

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GLIDE to host the 18th Annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, June 4-9

GLIDE to host the 18th Annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, June 4-9   The auction supports GLIDE’s mission to provide San Francisco’s underserved residents with support and love. San Jose, California, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — GLIDE is pleased to announce the 18th Annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with…

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The Levi Strauss Foundation to support organizations that protect the civil liberties of highly vulnerable communities

Foundation’s namesake was an immigrant who created one of America’s most iconic brands SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Levi Strauss Foundation today (May 17, 2017) announced it will give $1 million in grants to support organizations that protect the civil liberties of highly vulnerable communities across the United States and abroad, including…

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Topaz teams up with Ireland’s top sportspeople Kevin McManamon and Bríd Stack to launch Cash for Clubs 2017

Topaz teams up with Ireland’s top sportspeople Kevin McManamon and Bríd Stack to launch Cash for Clubs 2017   1st club drawn will win top prize of €10,000 10 clubs thereafter will win €5,000 140 clubs after that will win €1,000 DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s leading fuel and…

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UNHCR turns on new solar plant in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp funded by IKEA Foundation

Azraq, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, switched on today (17 May 2017) the newly constructed solar plant in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp. Funded by the IKEA Foundation’s Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign, the solar farm has brought power to a population that lived for two years without electricity and…

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M&S extends its nationwide food redistribution scheme to include chilled food

London, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today (17 May 2017) announces the extension of its nationwide food redistribution scheme to include chilled food such as meat, dairy items, poultry and ready meals, as part of its Plan A target of reducing food waste by 20% by 2020. Launched in October 2015,…

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Co-op Foundation and #iwill campaign to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op Foundation has been awarded a £1 million grant from the #iwill fund, to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities. A charity set up by the Co-op, the Foundation supports disadvantaged communities across the UK, and will contribute an additional £1 million…

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eBay for Charity partners with Shawn Carter Foundation to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education

eBay for Charity partners with Shawn Carter Foundation to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education   Shoppers will be entered in a sweepstakes to win a VIP Day at Roc Nation Headquarters and bid on unforgettable experiences and memorabilia to help students further their education. San Jose, California, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — This graduation season,…

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GameStop raised nearly $1.2 million during its in-store donation campaign for Autism Speaks

For the second year, GameStop and its family of retail brands show their passion for autism awareness while raising funds for Autism Speaks® GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (May 16, 2017) that it collected nearly $1.2…

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Macy’s and Y partnership to help send kids to summer camp

Macy’s and Y partnership to help send kids to summer camp   Give $3 donation in stores or on macys.com from May 19 to May 21 and receive 25 percent off Fashion Pass NEW YORK, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its Celebrate Summer campaign, Macy’s is partnering with the Y for the first time to…

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