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Articles on philanthropic initiatives and programs.

  1. Corporate Purpose

Lucozade joins forces with indies to donate drinks to good causes

The maker of Lucozade is working with convenience stores to give away stock to charities and good causes. Suntory is giving retailers the chance to share donations of Lucozade Energy Blue Burst. The company’s giveaway sees more than 60 retailers receive a share of 112… This story continues at Lucozade joins forces with indies to […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support. The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust support almost 1,000 Yodel colleagues,… This story continues at Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Carhartt Inaugurates ‘Steel Apple’ Awards Honoring Skilled Trades Educators

Workwear retailer Carhartt has debuted a new program designed to recognize outstanding skilled trades educators as an extension of its ongoing For the Love of Labor program, which supports nonprofit organizations training and placing workers into skilled trades careers. Five educators will each receive $10,000 to invest in their classrooms, along with a tailored workwear package […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

NewstrAid announces new corporate sponsor

NewstrAid, the charity dedicated to supporting individuals in the newspaper and magazine industry during times of financial and emotional hardship, has announced its newest corporate sponsor, InPost Newstrade. The partnership follows InPost Newstrade’s full acquisition of Menzies Distribution, a company that had been a steadfast… This story continues at NewstrAid announces new corporate sponsor Or […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Consumers Fresh Food Alternative Advantage over Legacy Grocers

  In an era where legacy grocery stores struggle to maintain consumer relevance, Dollar General has rapidly emerged as a competitive force in the fresh food market according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The discount retailer, known for its convenience and affordability, now operates over 19,000 branded stores across […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

West Yorkshire store owner donates breakfast pots to local school

A Southowram retailer has helped to provide a hot breakfast for 100 children from the local primary school. Jeevan Chatha, who runs the Go Local Extra store on Law Lane in Southowram, made the donation as part of his broader support of local causes. Since… This story continues at West Yorkshire store owner donates breakfast […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Peterborough c-store supports community with donation to Bharat Hindu Samaj Mandir

Bharat Hindu Samaj Mandir in Peterborough has received a donation of £611.26 from Nisa Local on Mountsteven Avenue, operated by Billy Maher. The funds were awarded through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) initiative and will be used to support the temple’s extensive community outreach… This story continues at Peterborough c-store supports community with donation […]
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Lovesac and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Support Local Community Causes

The Lovesac Company is partnering with global nonprofit Habitat for Humanity to provide sustainable furniture to homes at a more accessible price point. With its proprietary “Designed for Life” approach, Lovesac has developed a reputation for designing, manufacturing and selling comfortable and high-quality accent chairs, sectionals and its namesake “sacs.” And through its longstanding support […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food Waste Report Card: Giant Food Diverts Nearly 80 Million Pounds Since 2022

Giant Food has processed nearly 80 million pounds of unsold food products since the June 2022 launch of a food waste prevention program in partnership with circular economy company Divert. The impact has offset 37,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of taking 8,630 gas-powered cars off the road for a year. For […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Instacart Crowdsources Donations to Help LA Schools Affected by Wildfires

Instacart has launched a Classroom Carts initiative to support 28 Los Angeles County public and charter schools and nearly 15,000 students affected by the wildfires earlier this year. These Classroom Carts allow people across the country to support students and teachers by donating essential supplies directly to impacted schools. The company partnered with Tony Thurmond, […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Nisa Local donates to initiative aiming to keep Hull streets safe

A Hull-based initiative dedicated to keeping the city’s streets safe during weekend nights has received a significant boost, thanks to a £1,000 donation from Nisa Local on Endymion Street. The funding, awarded through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) A Moment in Time initiative, will… This story continues at Nisa Local donates to initiative aiming […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Showcasing smart solutions: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we power towards the 25,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Co-op, Deliveroo, Barron McCann, Currys, Deloitte, Pricer, Focal Systems, RELEX Solutions, TPP Retail, Hightouch, NearSt, […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Spar UK donation to South African organisation helps to empower vulnerable people

Spar UK has highlighted the impact of its donation of over £30,000 to It Belongs To Me NPC, an organisation empowering vulnerable women, men, and children in Rustenburg, South Africa. This contribution, alongside donations of books, toys, stationery, and toiletries, has enabled the organisation to… This story continues at Spar UK donation to South African […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Meet the new martech stack: systems of context and systems of truth

For years, martech was divided into systems of record and systems of engagement. Systems of record stored the “master” versions of data. CRMs and CDPs for customer data. PIM for product data. DAM for brand assets. ERP for inventory data. (I know, there’s a ton of acronyms in this piece, almost to the point of […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Avant Water teams with AFC Bournemouth

Backed by a six-figure investment, Avant Water has signed a three-year partnership with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth to promote lower-sugar drinking. The deal includes co-branded water bottles, with a penny from each sale donated to the Community Sports Trust or the club’s charity. The… This story continues at Avant Water teams with AFC Bournemouth […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Uniqlo to Donate Equivalent of 2 Million Meals in 2025

Uniqlo has partnered with Feeding America to help provide 2 million meals to the organization’s local partner food banks across the U.S. Through Dec. 31, 2025, Uniqlo has committed to a minimum donation of $200,000 to the Feeding America organization. The fast fashion retailer will donate $150,000 up front, with the remaining $50,000 to be […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Kash Retail and MADL team up to support Darlington Pride Festival

Kash Retail, operator of Nisa Local Fenby Avenue in Darlington, has donated £1,000 through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) Pride Pot to support this year’s Darlington Pride Festival. The donation was inspired by store team member Gavin Morrison, who performs as drag queen Georgina… This story continues at Kash Retail and MADL team up […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Campaigners urge government to act on chewing gum, a ‘hidden single-use plastic’

Plastic pollution charity City to Sea, has teamed up with plastic-free chewing gum company Nuud, headed up by BBC Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Keir Carnie, to launch ‘Chew Plants Not Plastic’. The campaign urges the government to ban plastic chewing gum and expose the giants of… This story continues at Campaigners urge government to act on […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

NewstrAid’s Retailer Support Scheme awards over 100 grants in seven months

Industry charity NewstrAid has announced a major milestone, awarding over 100 grants to retailers in need since the launch of its Retailer Support Scheme in May 2024. Designed to provide financial, emotional, and practical support, the scheme has already paid out around £50,000 to retailers… This story continues at NewstrAid’s Retailer Support Scheme awards over […]
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  1. Department & Category

Starbucks Joins Data-Sharing Pact Aimed at Reducing Food Waste

Starbucks has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national voluntary agreement focused on using precompetitive collaboration and data sharing to cut waste in the U.S. food system. Starbucks is the second quick service restaurant (QSR) to join the Pact, joining Chick-fil-A and supermarket chains including Ahold Delhaize USA, Aldi U.S., Amazon Fresh, Raley’s, Walmart […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

PGNJ Group marks MADL milestone with Glasgow Children’s Hospital donation

Scottish independent retail chain PGNJ Group has reached a milestone in its ongoing support for Glasgow charities, with total donations now exceeding £20,000. Through its stores and Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) initiative, the retailer raised over £8,000 last year alone. Recent funds will… This story continues at PGNJ Group marks MADL milestone with […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally donations surpassed £1m in 2024

Nisa’s charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL) donated over £1m last year, spread across 1,340 individual donations, to small charities and community groups nationwide. These contributions bolstered food pantries, enhanced opportunities for children, strengthened community bonds, and provided much-needed winter support. Through these initiatives, MADL… This story continues at Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally donations […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Greens Retail fundraising helps Fife Heat & Eat charity exceed target

Scottish convenience chain Greens Retail has raised £5,000 in support of Fife Gingerbread’s Heat & Eat appeal through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. The funds contributed significantly to the charity exceeding its £20,000 fundraising target, enabling it to provide support to families across… This story continues at Greens Retail fundraising helps Fife Heat […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

The Waste Management Challenge of the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. From mountains of packaging to returned products that may contain hazardous materials, management of returned, damaged or expired products becomes increasingly complex and voluminous during the holidays and post-holiday season. Retailers must navigate these challenges while staying compliant with regulations so they can […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

How RangeMe Leveled the Playing Field for This Startup Bandage Brand

The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Three Nisa retailers donate £1,000 each to support flood-hit communities

Three Nisa retailers have joined forces to bring relief to their local communities in the aftermath of severe flooding over the New Year period. Each retailer has donated £1,000 through Making a Difference Locally’s (MADL) ‘A Moment in Time’ initiative, ensuring a total of £3,000… This story continues at Three Nisa retailers donate £1,000 each […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

One Stop launches educational campaign, ‘Fruities & Veggies’

One Stop has launched a fundraising and educational initiative supporting UK food redistribution charity FareShare, in partnership with Louis Kennedy – the agency behind Partnerships with Purpose. Targeted at families and the younger generation of customers at One Stop stores, The Fruities & Veggies project… This story continues at One Stop launches educational campaign, ‘Fruities […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Nisa retailer donates £5,000 to Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club

Nisa retailer Prem Uthayakumaran has made a significant donation totalling £5,000 to Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. The donation will provide essential support to the club, enabling it to continue its invaluable work in the community.… This story continues at Nisa retailer donates £5,000 to Mansfield […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Brioche Pasquier teams with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity

Brioche Pasquier UK has announced its partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, starting with a festive promise to match the funding from the charity’s Christmas Appeal with the Daily Express up to the value of £20,000. This means that every £1 donated to the… This story continues at Brioche Pasquier teams with Roald Dahl’s […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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