Macy’s Hosts Ninth Annual “Shop For A Cause” on Saturday, August 23 and Customers Save Storewide
August 18 2014 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Macy’s offers customers a one-day 25 percent
discount with a $5 donation to March of Dimes or thousands of other
participating local charities
Macy’s (NYSE:M) invites customers to participate in its ninth
annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, Aug.
23, 2014. Macy’s Shop For A Cause is a unique, one-day-only
shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising
efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped raise more than $44
million for thousands of charities across the country.
Additionally, Macy’s has designated March of Dimes, the leading
nonprofit organization in support of pregnancy and baby health, as
its national beneficiary of all proceeds of sales of Shop For A
Cause savings passes in Macy’s stores and on macys.com on Aug.
23.
In addition to March of Dimes, more than 4,000 local charities
have signed up to participate this year. By purchasing $5 Shop For
A Cause savings passes from these organizations, customers will be
supporting their favorite local cause and will receive 25 percent
off on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, as well as 10
percent off electrics, electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses
and area rugs all day Saturday, Aug. 23. Exclusions apply, see
savings pass or visit macys.com/shopforacause for details.
Customers also are eligible to win a $500 gift card.
Each participating nonprofit organization will keep 100 percent
of every savings pass it sells. For a list of participating
organizations, please visit macys.com/shopforacause.
"Macy's is committed to giving back nationally and to our local
communities," said Martine Reardon, Macy's chief marketing officer.
"For the last eight years, Macy's Shop For A Cause program has
provided our customers and associates the opportunity to show their
support and give back to their local community organizations while
enjoying great savings at Macy's. We are honored to partner with
March of Dimes as our national in-store beneficiary and to offer
our customers an easy and convenient way to make a positive
difference in the lives of others."
Customers can also shop online at macys.com, as passes purchased
there on Aug. 23 will also benefit the March of Dimes.
“Macy’s support has been critical in helping us provide moms and
families with access to prenatal education programs important to
improving baby health,” said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, vice president
of strategic alliances and cause marketing for the March of Dimes.
“Shop For A Cause demonstrates Macy’s corporate responsibility and
support for communities, volunteers and families across the
country.”
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for
pregnancy and baby health, working to improve the health of babies
by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
By purchasing a shopping pass in-store or online at macys.com on
Aug. 23, 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/shopforacause.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers
fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800
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, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California -- are known internationally and 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 $70 million each year to
help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy’s media materials, 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. With chapters nationwide and its premier
event, March for Babies®, the March of Dimes works to improve the
health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and
infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit
marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
Macy’sGeorgi Pipkin, Macy’s Media Relations,
305-577-1973Georgi.Pipkin@macys.com
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