Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year’s National Fitness Day, the biggest annual celebration of fitness and physical activity across the UK, will see leading retailer Argos become the headline partner.
The event which takes place for the third time on Wednesday 7th September, co-inciding with the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016…
Sports
PARIS, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time in the brand’s history, Loro Piana has announced its collaboration with the European team of the Ryder Cup for two matches: 2016 in the U.S. (Hazeltine, Minnesota) and 2018 in France (Le Golf National, Guyancourt). The Italian house has designed the outfits that the European…
Partnership with industry’s premier adventure bike manufacturer broadens co-op’s line of adventure touring, backcountry, and fatbikes
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — REI, a national specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op, and Salsa Cycles, bikepacking innovator and bicycle manufacturer, plan to make Salsa-brand bikes available to REI members and customers at select REI…
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Jul-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 103rd Tour de France will run from 2 to 24 July, starting from Mont Saint-Michel. As has been the case every year for the past 23 years, Carrefour will be part of the event!
This year, the Tour de France, the world's most famous cycle race, is celebrating…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jun-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco stores in Wimbledon are gearing up for a fortnight of tennis as 500,000 visitors are expected to visit Wimbledon over the next two weeks.
Tesco will be offering strawberry and cream tastings in their Wimbledon Metro store as the fruit has become intrinsically associated with the tournament. Tesco…
Memorable week of golf raises funds for Meijer Simply Give program to restock Midwest food pantries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Jun-28 — /EPR Retail News— Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give today deemed the third annual tournament a success with an $850,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program, which restocks the shelves of its food…
FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of boys and girls in military communities are seeing their pro football heroes up close and personal through youth football ProCamps sponsored by Procter and Gamble in partnership with the Defense Commissary Agency.
"Beyond the everyday savings our patrons receive by shopping their commissary, our industry partners provide…
With the technical high-fashion sports collection For Every Victory, H&M celebrates the power of personal victories. The collection has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Olympic team, and the campaign is fronted by inspirational personalities who have all achieved their own victories, whether in sport or through life experiences. The collection will launch together…
Carrie Underwood Presents First Grant of $100,000 to Girls Sports Teams in Her Hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (JUNE 14, 2016), The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie…
Belmont, Mich., 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Who: Grand Rapids Community
What: The complete field for the 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give was announced today for the event June 14-19 at Blythefield Country Club. The third-year event has drawn its strongest field to-date, including every player who has won on Tour this season. The field will…
Special Appearance Sunday by Jeremy Lane
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its eighth store in Washington and 649th store nationwide on Friday, June 24 at 2500 Rudkin Road in Union Gap, WA.
DICK’S three-day Grand Opening celebration will run…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The waiting is nearly over and on Friday night four weeks of top football action kicks off when the Euro 2016 tournament starts in France.
During the course of the four week long football tournament Tesco predicts the following sales:
• Beer – More than 120 million bottles and cans
•…
Free junior clinics scheduled for June 14-15 for kids of all ages
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will once again engage young golf fans with the Meijer LPGA Junior Clinics and Kid’s Center throughout tournament week held June 14-19. Kids of all ages are…
Detroit, MI, 2016-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Detroit’s automotive history may have earned it the nickname Motor City, but the city is also renowned for a strong sports engine, fueled by a championship legacy of professional teams and local youth clubs, that never stops running. The May 26 opening of the Nike Detroit Community Store…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Who: Gerina Piller, LPGA Tour professional, Lindsey McPherson, sponsor exemption
What: Tournament officials announced today LPGA Tour Professional Gerina Piller has committed to play in the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.
During the 2015 Meijer LPGA Classic, Gerina Piller made her way up the leaderboard Sunday shooting a final-round…
Top celebrities to play at Egypt Valley Country Club during LPGA week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tournament officials announced today the list of celebrities playing in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Pro-Am. More than 35 celebrity guests and LPGA Tour professionals will join the action-packed week during the Meijer LPGA Classic forSimply…
The limited-edition capsule will be available in 150 Macy’s stores and on macys.com this summer
NEW YORK, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s and Emmy-award winning TV/radio host and producerRyan Seacrest are collaborating in celebration of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro with an exclusive new fashion collection inspired by the sights…
StubHub logo patch to appear on front left of Sixers' game jerseys starting in the 2017-18 season.
San Jose, California, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — What has become commonplace on uniforms and sports leagues around the world is now coming to the United States.
The Philadelphia 76ers and StubHub have announced the first jersey patch sponsorship…
Father’s Day activities all weekend long at Blythefield Country Club
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is providing families the perfect setting to celebrate Father’s Day this year with a variety of activities that will take place all weekend long at Blythefield Country Club:
Fathers in…
Creamer and Pressel commit to join the field in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Officials announced today that two of the biggest names in ladies golf have committed to play in the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel – both of whom have multiple LPGA…
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…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s® will once again bring the community together by featuring fun yet competitive challenges for the community, families, individuals and members of the media while benefiting the Meijer Simply Give program.
The race will be powered by Gazelle…
LONDON, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Radio presenter Dave Berry teamed up with TV favourite Laura Whitmore and Sainsbury’s to take on an alien task to raise awareness for this year’s Sport Relief. The pair posed in the official Sport Relief t-shirt, which is now available at Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Whitmore and Berry jumped on their…
Third-year event looking for tournament volunteers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entering its third year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give has grown into one of the premier events on the LPGA Tour, and organizers expect it to continue growing this year. Registration is now open to welcome volunteers from across Michigan…
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today launched its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements as part of its sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
The inspiring creative celebrates the journey and sacrifice made by Team USA hopefuls in their pursuit of…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Mar-04 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Who: Spectators of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
What: Tournament tickets are now available online for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which will be held June 14-19 at Blythefield Country Club.
General admission weekly tickets cost $25, and general admission daily tickets cost $10. Kids, ages…
Tournament focuses on mission to stock local food pantries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Feb-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer officials announced today that it’s changing the name of its LPGA tournament to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in an effort to focus on its cause of stocking local food pantries.
“Thanks to the ongoing community…
This is the season that fashion meets sport. Activewear being styled as daily wear is more than just a trend; it’s a lifestyle. With the launch of its global Spring/Summer 2016 campaign,Zalando inspires everyone to play with fashion in a year of sport and to live a more active way of life every day. The…
LONDON, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Daredevil TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher stunned onlookers as she launched the official Sport Relief merchandise, available exclusively from Sainsbury’s, by running across London’s iconic Serpentine Lake, sporting the new Sport Relief t-shirt.
Kirsty took part in the challenge to encourage the Great British public to get involved in this year’s…
Date: Monday, Feb. 15, 2016
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: North Hills East Harris Teeter
120-100 St. Albans Dr.
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Interviews are available. Live shots are welcomed!
Raleigh, N.C., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monday, Feb. 15, Carolina Hurricanes center Jay McClement will team up withHarris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich.
McClement’s sandwich,…