{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"21236","rtpr_id":"nPn4sJrjla","ticker":"BICP","exchange":"Euronext Paris","all_tickers":["BICP"],"title":"BIC® Launches \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" - A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-05-05T13:00:40.793Z","article_body":"BIC® Launches \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" - A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap\n\nPR Newswire\n\nSHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2026\n\nBIC partners with Kids In Need Foundation and Walmart to support\nunder-resourced classrooms this school year\n\nSHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=354312913&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.bic.com%2Fen_us&a=BIC)\n, a world leader in stationery, today launched \"Bring Joy, BIC to School,\" a\nmulti-faceted, multi-partner campaign to celebrate teachers, support\nclassrooms in need and spread everyday joy through meaningful moments. Kicking\noff during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 –8), the initiative is designed\nto address a common reality: Up to 97% of teachers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1141966212&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nea.org%2Fnea-today%2Fall-news-articles%2Fout-pocket-spending-school-supplies-adds-strain-educators&a=teachers)\nspend personal funds on school supplies each year.* BIC aims to help bridge\nthe gap by empowering parents and shoppers to support teachers and ensure all\nstudents start the school year with the tools they need.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2972516/BIC2School_KV_Revised_1__1.html)\n\nThe \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" campaign gives parents, kids and retail\npartners delightful ways to give back to teachers who must consistently tap\ntheir own funds for their schoolroom supplies:\n\n\"Buy a BIC, Give a BIC\" with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)\n\n * A strategic partnership with KINF featuring:\n* Supply Donation: BIC is teaming up with KINF to provide students and\nteachers\nwith the supplies they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Through this national\npromotion, for every BIC writing instrument purchased, BIC will donate a\nminimum of 3 million writing instruments to KINF this year, directing\nessential supplies to teachers in under-resourced communities. This includes\nfan-favorites like the iconic 4-Color Ballpoint Pen for ultimate organization\nand the smooth-writing Gel-ocity Gel Pen.\n * Supply A Teacher Program: Furthering its commitment, BIC is also serving as\nthe national sponsor of KINF's\nSupply A Teacher Program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=597355127&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinf.org%2Fprograms%2Fsupply-a-teacher&a=Supply+A+Teacher+Program)\n\n(SAT). The SAT program will deliver over 10,000 supply boxes to educators\nacross the country this year. Each box is curated to sustain a classroom for a\nfull semester, providing a vital inventory of core supplies such as notebooks,\nrulers and writing instruments.\nBIC Retail Sweepstakes Support Local School Communities\nBIC is also collaborating with key retail partners to provide shoppers with\nadditional opportunities to support their local school communities:\n\n * Walmart Teacher Shopping Spree Sweepstakes**: Supported by Walmart and hosted\nby\nWe Are Teachers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=896918115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weareteachers.com%2F&a=We+Are+Teachers)\n\n(WAT), shoppers can nominate their favorite local teachers for a chance to win\nup to $10,000 in school shopping sprees and other grants for their schools.\n * Clear the List Sweepstakes***: To support the digital shopping experience, BIC\nwill help teachers clear their wish lists from places like Walmart, Amazon, or\nother registry websites. Shoppers can submit their preferred educators on\nBIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=739462765&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weareteachers.com%2Fhub%2Fbring-joy-bic-to-school%2F&a=BIC2School.com)\n\n, where 20 teachers will be chosen to win up to $500 in supplies, helping\nstudents get a strong start to the academic year.\nBIC's Commitment to Supporting Education\n\"As part of our global commitment to education, BIC is committed to supporting\nthe teachers who help inspire, educate and spark creativity in students,\" said\nHaven Cockerham, BIC Chief Commercial Officer for North America. \"'Bring Joy,\nBIC to School' gives parents and shoppers an easy but impactful way to support\neducators, who often bear the cost of classroom essentials themselves. By\npartnering with the Kids in Need Foundation, Walmart and others, we can help\nput school supplies in the hands of those who need them most, allowing\nstudents to focus on learning without compromise.\"\n\nAs the back-to-school season continues, BIC will further amplify this mission\nwith an immersive national mobile activation. Later this summer, a signature\nBIC experience will visit major cities, including New York City, to deliver\njoy and products where they are needed most.\n\n\"Providing under-resourced teachers with essential supplies helps ease the\nstress and financial strain of personally funding their classrooms,\" said\nCorey Gordon, CEO of Kids In Need Foundation. \"When teachers are supported in\nthis way, they can focus on delivering a quality education that enables\nstudents to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Through our valued\npartnerships with key companies, like BIC, we're able to ensure access to the\nresources that support both teachers and students.\"\n\nThe \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" campaign is an extension of BIC's global\ndedication to supporting educational initiatives and KINF's mission to create\nequitable learning spaces. KINF focuses its programs on schools where 70% or\nmore of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals,\nensuring that even in the most challenged districts, students feel empowered\nto participate and stay confident in the classroom.\n\nFor more information on the partnership and how to join the movement, visit\nhttp://bic2school.com/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=3139094980&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F)\nand kinf.org\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=897875596&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinf.org%2F&a=kinf.org)\n.\n\n*BIC Internal Research, US Teacher Shopping Study, 2025\n\n**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. The BIC Back to School Teacher\nSweepstakes begins 12:00:00 am CT on 5/1/26 and ends 11:59:59 pm ET on\n9/30/26. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 18 years of\nage or older as of date of entry. Sponsored by BIC USA Inc. Subject to full\nOfficial Rules, available at https://BIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=248630518&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FBIC2School.com)\n.\n\n***NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. BIC Back to School Clear the\nList Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 am CT on 5/1/26 and ends 11:59:59 pm ET on\n9/30/26. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 18 years of\nage or older as of date of entry. Sponsored by BIC USA Inc. Subject to full\nOfficial Rules, available at https://BIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=248630518&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FBIC2School.com)\n.\n\nAbout BIC – English and Global\nA global leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and\njoy to everyday life. For 80 years, BIC's commitment to delivering\nhigh-quality, affordable, and trusted products has established BIC as a symbol\nof reliability and innovation. With a presence in over 160 countries, and over\n14,000 team members worldwide, BIC's portfolio includes iconic brands and\nproducts such as BIC® 4-Color™, Cristal®, BIC Kids®, Tipp-Ex®,\nWite-Out®, Djeep®, EZ Load™, EZ Reach®, BIC® Flex™, Soleil®, Tangle\nTeezer® and more. Listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF120 and CAC\nMid 60 indexes, BIC is also recognized for its steadfast commitments to\nsustainability and education. For more, visit https://corporate.bic.com/en-us\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1970717040&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.bic.com%2Fen-us&a=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.bic.com%2Fen-us)\nand to see BIC's full range of products visit www.bic.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=164716404&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bic.com%2F&a=www.bic.com)\n. Follow BIC on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=4134221178&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=2714682308&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram)\n, YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1959692531&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F&a=YouTube)\nand TikTok\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=3499781879&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fen%2F&a=TikTok)\n.\n\nAbout Kids In Need Foundation\nKids In Need Foundation (KINF) works to create equitable learning spaces by\ndistributing supplies and resources to teachers and students in underserved\nschools, where 70% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals\nthrough the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). By investing in teachers and\nstudents, our programs deliver focused, practical solutions that advance\neducational equity.\n\nMedia Contact:  Amanda Cohen, amandac@mbooth.com (mailto:amandac@mbooth.com)\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bic-launches-bring-joy-bic-to-school---a-national-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-school-supply-gap-302762273.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bic-launches-bring-joy-bic-to-school---a-national-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-school-supply-gap-302762273.html)\n\nSOURCE BIC\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2972516/BIC2School_KV_Revised_1__1.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4sJrjla","title":"BIC® Launches \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" - A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"BICP","created":"2026-05-05T13:00:40.793Z","tickers":["BICP"],"exchange":"Euronext Paris","article_body":"BIC® Launches \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" - A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap\n\nPR Newswire\n\nSHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2026\n\nBIC partners with Kids In Need Foundation and Walmart to support\nunder-resourced classrooms this school year\n\nSHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=354312913&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.bic.com%2Fen_us&a=BIC)\n, a world leader in stationery, today launched \"Bring Joy, BIC to School,\" a\nmulti-faceted, multi-partner campaign to celebrate teachers, support\nclassrooms in need and spread everyday joy through meaningful moments. Kicking\noff during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 –8), the initiative is designed\nto address a common reality: Up to 97% of teachers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1141966212&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nea.org%2Fnea-today%2Fall-news-articles%2Fout-pocket-spending-school-supplies-adds-strain-educators&a=teachers)\nspend personal funds on school supplies each year.* BIC aims to help bridge\nthe gap by empowering parents and shoppers to support teachers and ensure all\nstudents start the school year with the tools they need.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2972516/BIC2School_KV_Revised_1__1.html)\n\nThe \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" campaign gives parents, kids and retail\npartners delightful ways to give back to teachers who must consistently tap\ntheir own funds for their schoolroom supplies:\n\n\"Buy a BIC, Give a BIC\" with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)\n\n * A strategic partnership with KINF featuring:\n* Supply Donation: BIC is teaming up with KINF to provide students and\nteachers\nwith the supplies they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Through this national\npromotion, for every BIC writing instrument purchased, BIC will donate a\nminimum of 3 million writing instruments to KINF this year, directing\nessential supplies to teachers in under-resourced communities. This includes\nfan-favorites like the iconic 4-Color Ballpoint Pen for ultimate organization\nand the smooth-writing Gel-ocity Gel Pen.\n * Supply A Teacher Program: Furthering its commitment, BIC is also serving as\nthe national sponsor of KINF's\nSupply A Teacher Program\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=597355127&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinf.org%2Fprograms%2Fsupply-a-teacher&a=Supply+A+Teacher+Program)\n\n(SAT). The SAT program will deliver over 10,000 supply boxes to educators\nacross the country this year. Each box is curated to sustain a classroom for a\nfull semester, providing a vital inventory of core supplies such as notebooks,\nrulers and writing instruments.\nBIC Retail Sweepstakes Support Local School Communities\nBIC is also collaborating with key retail partners to provide shoppers with\nadditional opportunities to support their local school communities:\n\n * Walmart Teacher Shopping Spree Sweepstakes**: Supported by Walmart and hosted\nby\nWe Are Teachers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=896918115&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weareteachers.com%2F&a=We+Are+Teachers)\n\n(WAT), shoppers can nominate their favorite local teachers for a chance to win\nup to $10,000 in school shopping sprees and other grants for their schools.\n * Clear the List Sweepstakes***: To support the digital shopping experience, BIC\nwill help teachers clear their wish lists from places like Walmart, Amazon, or\nother registry websites. Shoppers can submit their preferred educators on\nBIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=739462765&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weareteachers.com%2Fhub%2Fbring-joy-bic-to-school%2F&a=BIC2School.com)\n\n, where 20 teachers will be chosen to win up to $500 in supplies, helping\nstudents get a strong start to the academic year.\nBIC's Commitment to Supporting Education\n\"As part of our global commitment to education, BIC is committed to supporting\nthe teachers who help inspire, educate and spark creativity in students,\" said\nHaven Cockerham, BIC Chief Commercial Officer for North America. \"'Bring Joy,\nBIC to School' gives parents and shoppers an easy but impactful way to support\neducators, who often bear the cost of classroom essentials themselves. By\npartnering with the Kids in Need Foundation, Walmart and others, we can help\nput school supplies in the hands of those who need them most, allowing\nstudents to focus on learning without compromise.\"\n\nAs the back-to-school season continues, BIC will further amplify this mission\nwith an immersive national mobile activation. Later this summer, a signature\nBIC experience will visit major cities, including New York City, to deliver\njoy and products where they are needed most.\n\n\"Providing under-resourced teachers with essential supplies helps ease the\nstress and financial strain of personally funding their classrooms,\" said\nCorey Gordon, CEO of Kids In Need Foundation. \"When teachers are supported in\nthis way, they can focus on delivering a quality education that enables\nstudents to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Through our valued\npartnerships with key companies, like BIC, we're able to ensure access to the\nresources that support both teachers and students.\"\n\nThe \"Bring Joy, BIC to School\" campaign is an extension of BIC's global\ndedication to supporting educational initiatives and KINF's mission to create\nequitable learning spaces. KINF focuses its programs on schools where 70% or\nmore of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals,\nensuring that even in the most challenged districts, students feel empowered\nto participate and stay confident in the classroom.\n\nFor more information on the partnership and how to join the movement, visit\nhttp://bic2school.com/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=3139094980&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F)\nand kinf.org\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=897875596&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinf.org%2F&a=kinf.org)\n.\n\n*BIC Internal Research, US Teacher Shopping Study, 2025\n\n**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. The BIC Back to School Teacher\nSweepstakes begins 12:00:00 am CT on 5/1/26 and ends 11:59:59 pm ET on\n9/30/26. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 18 years of\nage or older as of date of entry. Sponsored by BIC USA Inc. Subject to full\nOfficial Rules, available at https://BIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=248630518&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FBIC2School.com)\n.\n\n***NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. BIC Back to School Clear the\nList Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 am CT on 5/1/26 and ends 11:59:59 pm ET on\n9/30/26. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 18 years of\nage or older as of date of entry. Sponsored by BIC USA Inc. Subject to full\nOfficial Rules, available at https://BIC2School.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=248630518&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbic2school.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2FBIC2School.com)\n.\n\nAbout BIC – English and Global\nA global leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and\njoy to everyday life. For 80 years, BIC's commitment to delivering\nhigh-quality, affordable, and trusted products has established BIC as a symbol\nof reliability and innovation. With a presence in over 160 countries, and over\n14,000 team members worldwide, BIC's portfolio includes iconic brands and\nproducts such as BIC® 4-Color™, Cristal®, BIC Kids®, Tipp-Ex®,\nWite-Out®, Djeep®, EZ Load™, EZ Reach®, BIC® Flex™, Soleil®, Tangle\nTeezer® and more. Listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF120 and CAC\nMid 60 indexes, BIC is also recognized for its steadfast commitments to\nsustainability and education. For more, visit https://corporate.bic.com/en-us\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1970717040&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.bic.com%2Fen-us&a=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.bic.com%2Fen-us)\nand to see BIC's full range of products visit www.bic.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=164716404&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bic.com%2F&a=www.bic.com)\n. Follow BIC on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=4134221178&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=2714682308&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F%3Fhl%3Den&a=Instagram)\n, YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=1959692531&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F&a=YouTube)\nand TikTok\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4680580-1&h=3499781879&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fen%2F&a=TikTok)\n.\n\nAbout Kids In Need Foundation\nKids In Need Foundation (KINF) works to create equitable learning spaces by\ndistributing supplies and resources to teachers and students in underserved\nschools, where 70% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals\nthrough the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). By investing in teachers and\nstudents, our programs deliver focused, practical solutions that advance\neducational equity.\n\nMedia Contact:  Amanda Cohen, amandac@mbooth.com (mailto:amandac@mbooth.com)\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bic-launches-bring-joy-bic-to-school---a-national-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-school-supply-gap-302762273.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bic-launches-bring-joy-bic-to-school---a-national-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-school-supply-gap-302762273.html)\n\nSOURCE BIC\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2972516/BIC2School_KV_Revised_1__1.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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