Macy’s Extends Annual “Shop For A Cause” to Weekend Long Event
August 22 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
From Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August
28, Macy’s offers customers a 25 percent discount with a $5
donation to the March of Dimes or thousands of other participating
local charities
Macy’s invites customers to participate in its 11th annual
national Shop For A Cause charity event beginning on Friday, Aug.
26 through Sunday, Aug. 28. Macy’s Shop For A Cause is a unique,
three-day shopping event created to support local nonprofit
organization’s fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has
helped raise tens of millions of dollars for thousands of charities
across the country.
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Macy’s has designated the March of Dimes®, the leading nonprofit
organization in support of pregnancy and baby health, as its
national in-store and online beneficiary of Shop For A Cause.
Customers will be invited to give $5 to the March of Dimes at any
Macy’s register or online at macys.com and receive a savings pass
valid for 25 percent off select regular, sale and clearance items –
including home and some brands that are usually excluded – and 10
percent off on watches, electrics/electronics, furniture,
mattresses and rugs/floor coverings all weekend long. Exclusions
apply and offer differs online, visit macys.com/SFAC for details.
Customers who give $5 in store may also enter for a chance to win a
$500 Macy’s gift card; please see participating stores for details
and the official rules.
In addition to the March of Dimes, more than 4,000 local
charities have signed up to participate this year. By giving $5 to
their favorite local cause, customers will receive the savings pass
to enjoy the special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance
purchases. For a list of participating organizations, visit
macys.com/shopforacause.
“Together with our associates and customers, Macy’s has
supported the work of national and local charities through our Shop
For A Cause program for the last decade,” said Holly Thomas, Macy’s
group vice president of cause marketing. “We are proud to continue
our partnership with the March of Dimes to support families
nationwide, while offering our customers three days to enjoy great
savings.”
“For six years, Macy’s, their associates and customers continue
to show their caring and dedication to mom and baby health by
supporting the March of Dimes through ‘Shop For A Cause,’ ” said
March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse. “The funds raised
are supporting March of Dimes’ innovative research on premature
birth, the nation’s leading killer of babies. Through ‘Shop For A
Cause,’ every family gets an opportunity to save on back-to-school
purchases, but more importantly, they further work to protect and
support families nationwide giving every baby a fighting
chance.”
By giving $5 at the register or on macys.com on Aug. 26 through
Aug. 28, customers can support the work of the March of Dimes,
while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and
special events at Macy’s. For more information about Macy’s Shop
For A Cause, visit macys.com/sfac.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M),
delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at
approximately 730 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more
than 100 international destinations through its leading online
store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and
social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including
the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him,
her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of
July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as
spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and
celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald
Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State
Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California -- are known internationally and are leading
destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year
tradition, and with the collective support of customers and
employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local
and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to
help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts,
please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for
pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies
have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines
and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information,
visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. If you have
been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our
shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For
detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit
persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on
Twitter.
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Macy’s Media RelationsMelissa Goff,
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