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Safeway Conducts Company-Wide Fundraising and Educational Campaign
To coincide with October as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month", Safeway stores across the U.S. and in Canada will begin a company-wide fundraising and educational campaign to raise critical funds for research, education, screening and treatment of breast cancer. Partic...
Office Depot Announces Resolution Of Employee Claims and Programs To Enhance Opportunities for Employees
OFFICE DEPOT, INC. (NYSE: ODP), and the Willie E. Gary Law Firm of Stuart, Florida, today jointly announced that they have amicably resolved claims asserted earlier this year by Mr. Gary on behalf of several current and former employees of the Company. At the same time, Offi...
The Home Depot® Announces Voluntary Energy Cutbacks in Stores Throughout Eight Northwest States, Grants to Nonprofits
In response to the growing energy crisis that's gripping much of the country this winter, The Home Depot today announced a series of voluntary energy cutbacks at 80 stores in eight Northwest states to help conserve valuable energy during the peak cold weather months.
Safeway Teams up with Melissa Etheridge for Month-Long Breast Cancer Public Service Campaign Aimed at Finding a Cure and Increasing Mammogram Screenings
PLEASANTON, CA - October 1, 2007 - Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY), one of the nation's largest corporate supporters of cancer research and treatment, today launched a month-long public service campaign to help find a cure and encourage mammogram screenings and examinations for wome...
Arrow Ranked As One Of The Best IT Places To Work By Computerworld Magazine
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) has been named one of the best places to work for IT professionals by Computerworld magazine. The recognition comes as part of the magazine’s annual 100 Best Places to Work in IT Study.
Arrow Awards Scholarships To Four Students
Four students were awarded more than $10,000 in scholarship money by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) to financially help them pursue their bachelors’ degrees.
The Home Depot® to Begin Using Environmentally Sound Alternative to Conventional Wood Pallets
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that it is asking its vendors to begin shipping products to all of the company's 964 stores and 47 distribution centers using an environmentally sound alternative to conventional wood pallets. The...