Last updated on July 13th, 2015 at 01:45 pm
New Channels News In Brief…
PBS Kids and Whole Foods are teaming up to offer a new line of back-to-school products, available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August. One-hundred percent of PBS Kids’ net proceeds from the line will support PBS Kids educational programming, dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and in life, while Whole Foods Market will donate a percentage of total sales, up to $25,000, to Whole Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness. In addition, for every Esperos backpack, pencil case and lunch tote purchased, Esperos will donate 10 percent of proceeds to help fund education for children in need through the Esperos Carry Hope initiative. PBS Kids offers children the opportunity to explore new ideas through television, digital platforms and community-based programs…
The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is encouraging the Massachusetts legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker to establish a tax-free weekend Aug. 15-16, saying it would help retailers capture business flowing to sales tax-free New Hampshire and online shopping sites. If approved, the 6.25 percent sales tax would be suspended on items costing $2,500 or less…
The World Tea Expo and World Tea Academy plans to come to the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Oct. 10-11. For more information, visit WorldTeaOnTheRoad.com.
