Cause Marketing/ Community Programs

Walmart this year gave the month of September the new designation of “Best of Baby Month,” deploying a unifying signage package, heavy digital support and a first-ever car seat trade-in event.

The exclusive cereal is themed after the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and leverages Snapchat Lens Studio for an interactive game.

Petco for the first time is stocking shoes for humans as part of a cause-driven brand partnership with Skechers' Bobs from Skechers brand.

Walgreens further evolved its relationship with the for-profit Me to We Foundation and its We Charity by launching a “We Teachers” program during the 2019 back-to-school season.

The Coca-Cola-owned beverage company has rolled out interactive vending machines that enable shoppers to donate to charity in four U.S. cities.

Aldi teamed with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to run a "Pay Your Quarter Forward" campaign this month encouraging shoppers to donate to the cancer-fighting nonprofit in stores and online.

Dollar General is tying in to the buzz surrounding Columbia Pictures' July 2 theatrical release of Spider-Man: Far From Home by running a pair of purchase incentives for Kellogg Co. and PepsiCo SKUs.

The event spanned two one-hour panel discussions with four women each, more than 20 sampling stations all by women-owned or women-led brands, a raffle and live music.

PetSmart has replaced its PetPerks loyalty program with a points-based program dubbed Treats.

Procter & Gamble used this month's edition of brandSaver to support the March 8 designation of "International Women's Day."

Walgreens this year expanded its back-to-school program in partnership with Me to We, introducing a collection of school-related merchandise that when purchased triggers unspecified "impact" that helps fund a child's education in a developing community.

As feminine hygiene brands launch initiatives aimed at helping girls in need access period products, Walmart is jumping in to support the cause efforts.