Saks' first nationwide month-long charity drive raises $1.1
million for 196 organizations
PHOENIX, Ariz. - May 17, 2012 - Saks Fifth Avenue raised more than
$1.1 million in charitable contributions nationwide through its
month-long February Charity Program, including $17,000 for the
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).
TGen was one of 196 organizations nationwide to benefit from the
drive, in which Saks gave 5 percent of all registered purchases
made with a registered Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to
charity.
"Saks Fifth Avenue is thrilled with the results from our first
month-long nationwide charitable program," said Steve Sadove,
Chairman and CEO, Saks Incorporated. "Giving back locally in a
massive way that touches organizations and customers across the
country is exciting and something we aim to continue moving
forward."
During the charity program, customers were able to select their
favorite local charity from Saks Fifth Avenue's roster of local
organizations. Registration was one simple step at point of sale
that linked the customer account with their chosen charity.
Saks Fifth Avenue in Phoenix, 2446 E. Camelback Road, raised more
than $80,000 for local charities. The Phoenix store at Biltmore
Fashion Park was one of the top three stores in the nation,
enabling them to give 10 percent of their registered purchases to
local charities. In addition to TGen, Saks in Phoenix partnered
with: Fresh Start Women's Foundation; Valle del Sol; the ASU
Foundation; and the American Heart Association.
With the success of the February Charity Program, Saks Fifth Avenue
is bringing its charitable initiatives under one banner for the
first time this spring. A new Saks Gives logo will recognize Saks
Fifth Avenue's dedication to charity. Saks Gives will brand the
charitable service through philanthropic giving and active outreach
both locally and nationally.
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About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's preeminent specialty
retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and
international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment
of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts, and the
first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its
Associates. Today, Saks operates 45 full-line stores in 21 states,
2 licensed stores in the Middle East and 2 licensed stores in
Mexico City, 61 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the
company's online store. Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to be
named a J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion
and is only one of 50 U.S. companies so named.
Press Contact:
Eleanor Banco
Saks Fifth Avenue
212-451-3954
[email protected]
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About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix,
Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting
groundbreaking research with life changing results. Research at
TGen is focused on helping patients with diseases such as cancer,
neurological disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of
translational research where investigators are able to unravel the
genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with
collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen
believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency
and effectiveness of the translational process. For more
information, visit: www.tgen.org.
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
[email protected]