NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Macy's (NYSE: M) is calling all charities, inviting them to participate
in Macy's 10th annual national "Shop For A Cause"– a unique
one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities'
fundraising efforts. This year's Macy's "Shop For A Cause" event will
take place on Saturday, Aug. 29 and charities can sign-up now to
participate. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions
of dollars for charities across the country, and in 2014, more than
4,000 charities signed up to participate.
"Macy's is proud to invite our customers to join us in giving back to
causes that make a difference both locally and nationally," said Martine
Reardon, Macy's chief marketing officer. "For the last nine years,
Macy's Shop For A Cause program has raised many millions of dollars for
thousands of charities across the country. We look forward to offering
our customers and associates an easy way to make a positive impact in
our communities while enjoying great savings at Macy's."
To qualify to participate, charitable organizations must have a 501(c) 3
or other recognized tax-exempt status. To apply, qualified charities
should log onto macys.com/shopforacause and submit their application
online. Macy's will provide participating organizations with shopping
passes to sell for $5 each, and the organization will keep 100 percent
of the proceeds for every shopping pass that it sells. Customers can
purchase a $5 Shop For A Cause savings pass from their favorite
participating charity, then use the pass in any Macy's store location
all day on Aug. 29 and enjoy spectacular discounts.
From Aug. 19 through Aug. 29, 2015, customers will be invited to give $5
to the March of Dimes®, the nation's leading nonprofit for
pregnancy and baby health, at any Macy's register and receive a shopping
pass valid for special discounts all-day on most regular, sale and
clearance purchases (some exclusions apply) on Aug. 29. Online customers
may participate, too, on macys.com on Aug. 29.
For more information or to search for participating local charities,
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 775 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.
