Girl Scout Cookies

Save-On-Foods partners with Girl Guides of Canada to sell cookies at stores across Western Canada

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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Girl Guides sell cookies as a major fundraiser to support their programs which offer girls and young women opportunities to develop confidence and life skills.

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  • Girl Guides sell cookies as a major fundraiser to support their programs which offer girls and young women opportunities to develop confidence and life skills.
  • As a result, Girl Guides put out a call for help to safely sell the cookies.
  • Save-On-Foods answered the call, offering to send all the boxes of cookies it could to all Save-On-Foods stores across Western Canada.
  • Over 6 million boxes of cookies are sold each year and Girl Guides have been selling cookies since 1927.

Girl Scouts Launches Two Initiatives to Serve Girls, Consumers, and Communities in Need During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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"For 108 years, Girl Scouts has been there in times of crisis and turmoil,"says Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sylvia Acevedo.

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  • "For 108 years, Girl Scouts has been there in times of crisis and turmoil,"says Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sylvia Acevedo.
  • "And todaywe are steppingforward with new initiatives tohelp girls, their families, and consumers connect, explore, find comfort, and take action."
  • Knowing that ample supply isavailable,and many consumers are seeking Girl Scout Cookies, Girl Scouts Cookie Care is primed to address these needs by allowing consumers to order from nearby councils' inventory.
  • Visit www.girlscouts.org/cookiecare to purchase Girl Scout Cookiesand visit www.girlscouts.org/athome to access Girl Scouts at Home.

Arena.io sends Girl Scout cookie care packages to healthcare workers across the country

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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While investigating food options, Arena heard about the cancellation of all Girl Scout public cookie sales .

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  • While investigating food options, Arena heard about the cancellation of all Girl Scout public cookie sales .
  • Putting the two together, the company decided to support both the Girl Scout troops and the healthcare workers.
  • Arena contacted regional Girl Scout offices, but they all closed on March 13.
  • Only one office - the Heart of the South in Memphis, TN - was able to take a large cookie order.

Invest in Girls During National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, February 28-March 1

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 28March 1.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 28March 1.
  • Each of the two offerings is available in select Girl Scout council markets, ensuring all consumers have access to a delicious lemon Girl Scout Cookie.
  • Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout.
  • To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season Launches with New Cookie in Select Areas and New Packaging

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 7,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launches the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 7,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launches the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures.
  • The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups , a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs.
  • Each of the two varieties is offered in select Girl Scout council markets, ensuring all consumers have access to a delicious lemon Girl Scout Cookie for as long as supplies last.
  • To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

2019 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Celebrates Iconic Girl-Led Entrepreneurial Program

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --February 2224, Girl Scouts nationwide will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2019, celebrating the impactful entrepreneurial program that has sparked the success of millions of women.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --February 2224, Girl Scouts nationwide will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2019, celebrating the impactful entrepreneurial program that has sparked the success of millions of women.
  • At a time of year when many Girl Scouts across the United States are selling Girl Scout Cookies, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which is an annual event, encourages consumers to support the female leaders and change-makers of today and tomorrow.
  • And because all Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local, you are powering amazing Girl Scout experiences for girls in your local community.
  • Throughout this year's cookie weekend and for the duration of the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, eager customers will be able to get their hands on their favorite Girl Scout treats, including the Thin Mints and Caramel deLites/Samoas varieties.

First Data and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Develop Pilot Program for Mobile Payments Through a Partnership with Clover

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Friday, February 15, 2019
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This year, metropolitan Atlanta customers will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite Girl Scout Cookies via First Datas cloud-based mobile payment platform called Clover .

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  • This year, metropolitan Atlanta customers will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite Girl Scout Cookies via First Datas cloud-based mobile payment platform called Clover .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190215005200/en/
    As part of a pilot program, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Council has partnered with First Data to supply Clover devices to more than 400 Girl Scout Troops across the metropolitan Atlanta area during the busiest season for all Girl Scouts Cookie Season!
  • Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is ranked 3rd in National Digital Cookie sales and #1 in the Southeast.
  • For more information on how to join, volunteer or donate to Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, call 800.771.1139, or visit www.GirlScoutsATL.org .

Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off for 2019, Celebrating the Country's Largest Financial Investment in Girls Annually

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today launched the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today launched the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.
  • "Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, cookie customers help fund life-changing Girl Scout experiences while building the next generation of female entrepreneurs," said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo.
  • "And because all Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local to power year-round troop projects and activities, when you buy Girl Scout Cookies you are making an investment in girls and in your local community.
  • The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls build the essential skills they need to become our future business leaders."

New Trefoils® shortbread Inspired Coffee Flavor Joins Returning Favorites Coconut Caramel and Thin Mints® Flavored Coffees at Dunkin' Restaurants in December

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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Under a licensing agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), Dunkin' will bring back Coconut Caramel and Thin Mintsinspired coffee flavors, along with new Trefoilsshortbread flavor.

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  • Under a licensing agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), Dunkin' will bring back Coconut Caramel and Thin Mintsinspired coffee flavors, along with new Trefoilsshortbread flavor.
  • Thin Mintscoffee flavor features the classic cookie's combination of cool mint and decadent chocolate, while the Coconut Caramel coffee flavor treats with the taste of toasted coconut together with creamy caramel.
  • The new Trefoils shortbread coffee flavor brings the sweet and buttery flavor of the traditional shortbread cookie to Dunkin' coffee.
  • All of Dunkin's coffee flavors inspired by Girl Scout Cookies will be available in the brand's full lineup of hot and iced coffees, espresso beverages, frozen coffee and frozen chocolate.

Girl Scouts of the USA Announces the 2018 National Gold Award Girl Scouts, Who Innovate Sustainable Solutions for Pressing Issues Worldwide

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announces this year's National Gold Award Girl Scouts (formerly known as the National Young Women of Distinction).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announces this year's National Gold Award Girl Scouts (formerly known as the National Young Women of Distinction).
  • The 2018 National Gold Award Girl Scouts were selected from thousands this year who earned their Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, and one that is only available to Girl Scouts.
  • "Our 2018 National Gold Award Girl Scouts demonstrate how girls are creating positive, sustainable change to improve their communities and the world," said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo.
  • Girl Scouts like the 2018 National Gold Award Girl Scouts will continue to defy expectations and act as outstanding change-makers.