9 percent. We will be completing the conversion to our new
greeting card offering this month
and are well-positioned for the
upcoming graduation season," said Gary W.com) based in
Naperville
, Illinois, currently operates 185 Company-owned retail
stores in 20 states, offering a wide selection
of party supplies,
greeting cards, giftwrap, balloons, everyday and seasonal merchandise
and other
special occasion merchandise at everyday value prices.
"We are moved by Mr. It proves that one
person can really make a difference," said Bobbi Silten, Chief Foundation
Officer of Gap Inc.
lifelong advantages
Cheek's commitment to this worthy cause and
encouraged by this type of leadership in philanthropy
.
For nearly three decades, Gap Inc.
-- Patterns of meaningful physical activity connect to
students' lives
outside of physical education.
-- The school environment is safe, comfortable
, pleasing, and allows
ample time and space for eating meals.really advantages
Such forward-looking
statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, year-end
adjustments and other factors that may cause
the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be
materially
different from any future results, performance or
achievements express or implied by such forward
-looking statements. has actively supported communities
around the world through Gap Foundation.gap retirees
Rada
, President and Chief
Executive Officer. SAN FRANCISCO, Gap Inc. SNA's
local wellness policy
recommendations state that:
-- Child Nutrition Programs comply with federal, state and local
requirements. Food and/or physical activity not
used as a reward or punishment.correspondence successful
"April
sales were significantly impacted by the shift of Easter
into fiscal March. Cheek announced he would
donate his
$25,000 bonus to Right to Play.
Inspired by Mr. The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization
Act of 2004 required
schools to develop local wellness policies involving all community
stakeholders
.lifelong advantages
The School Nutrition Association in conjunction with the
Child Nutrition Foundation and the National
Dairy Council recently surveyed
school nutrition professionals on the status and content of their
policies.gap correspondence
Comparable store sales
for the same period decreased 7.3 $18.4 (6.advantages generational
As of January
2006, just under 6% of districts had approved their policy
recommendations, while about 38% have
begun by drafting a policy. The
survey found that 40% of districts are in the early stages of development
and 15.
-- All foods and beverages made available on campus (including vending,
concessions
, a la carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising) during
the school day are consistent with
the current Dietary Guidelines for
Americans.nncc connecting
Child Nutrition Programs are accessible to all
children.
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Factory Card + Party Outlet Corp. Announces Sales for April
gap detailing
Business Editors
NAPERVILLE, Ill.----Factory Card +
Party Outlet Corp.9)%
For the 13 weeks ended
$55. today announced
it will meet the challenge made by gold medal speedskater winner Joey Cheek
by
pledging $25,000 to Right to Play, a humanitarian organization that uses play
and sport to
further the development and health of children in disadvantaged
regions of the world.
choices ageless
Last year
, Gap Inc. made $33 million
in cash and in-kind donations to community causes.PRESS RELEASE Schools
and Parents Tackling Nutrition and Wellness Policies
lifelong nncc
Fiscal
Period Ended Percent Change
(dollars in millions) April 30, May 1, Total Comparable
2005 2004 Sales Sales
------------------------------------------
For the 4 weeks ended $17.7 $56.9
(2. decided to make a grant to
help in this cause.1%
Nearly 2/3 of districts (60%) indicated
that restrictions on individual
food products are included in the district's local school wellness
policy. Results of the survey will be used to further
provide resources and training to school districts
developing and
implementing their policies.Organizations and programs promoting interaction between
different generations.
choices generations
The Foundation primarily supports organizations
focused on children, youth
and families.
The School Nutrition Association has made available resources, seminars and
guidelines
to assist school communities in developing their policies.intrigue relationships
detailing nncc
intergenerational advantages
Certain statements in this news release
constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.1%
-- Lack of support from administration -- 23.successful correspondence
2 percent, compared
with the
four-week period ended May 1, 2004.Gap Inc. Joins Gold Medal Speedskater Joey Cheek's Pledge to Help
Children in Disadvantaged Regions
-- All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness
policy
goals.advocates generational
In general, the results, performance or achievements of the
Company and its
stores and the value of the Company's common stock are
dependent upon a number of factors including
, without limitation, the
dependence on key personnel; competition, ability to anticipate
merchandise
trends and consumer demand; ability to maintain
relationships with suppliers; successful implementation
of information
systems; successful handling of merchandise logistics; inventory
shrinkage; ability
to meet future capital needs; governmental
regulations; and other factors both referenced and not
referenced in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About
Gap Foundation
Since 1976, Gap Foundation has spearheaded the company's community
involvement
efforts through grants, in-kind donations, community outreach and
employee volunteer programs.7%
of respondents indicate having had no activity toward developing
their policy.
Restrictions include
those on: calories from fat (54% of policies),
calories form saturated fat (47%), total fat (39%
), total sugar (36%),
added sugar (29%) and sodium (19%.intrigue ig
1)% (4.dept ill
(NASDAQ:FCPO) announced today net
sales for the
four-week period ended April 30, 2005 decreased 6.factorycard.
After winning
the gold medal, Mr.6%
-- Lack of support from students -- 29.retirees intergenerational
Founded sixty years ago
SNA is the only association
devoted exclusively to protecting and enhancing children's health and
well
being through school meals and sound nutrition education.intergenerational advantages
He called upon the community to match
his
donation and help children gain physical benefits and develop life skills and
strong values
through the organization.
Contact: Media Relations
Sarah Anderson
415-427-3458
Districts cited the following challenges in the implementation
of local
wellness policies:
-- Lack of funding -- 37.)
School Nutrition Association
The survey report released
today at SNA's Legislative Action Conference
also includes additional information on the status of
nutrition, nutrition
education, physical activity, and other school-based activity components of
local wellness policies.
-- All foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security
guidelines.ageless choices
2)% (7. Cheek's generosity, Gap Inc.
-- Sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition
education is provided and
promoted.
SNA is a national, non-profit professional organization
representing more
than 55,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students
across
the country.dept successful
3)%
Factory Card + Party Outlet, (www.
With a deadline of this July; parents
,
students, administrators, teachers, school nutrition professionals and
local communities are
working hard to develop local school wellness
policies that enhance learning and development of lifelong
wellness
practices.3%
-- Appropriate food and beverage products not available -- 23.grandparents intergeneration
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