Chicago Premium Outlets to participate in Susan G. Komen 2017 More Than Pink Movement
Chicago Premium Outlets continues its engagement with Susan G. Komen® this October, encouraging employees, retailers and shoppers to participate in activities and contribute to the achievement of Komen's bold goal of reducing current U.S. breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026.
"Our shoppers, retailers and employees have demonstrated their support and commitment to Susan G. Komen over the last two years by participating in all of our fundraising activities," said Andrew Dunn, director of marketing and business development at Chicago Premium Outlets. "We look forward to another successful campaign this year and are focused on fighting a disease that affects so many in our community."
"We're honored to continue our partnership with Chicago Premium Outlets and inspired by their dedication in raising funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer," said Christina Alford, SVP of Development at Susan G. Komen. "The generosity of Simon is making an incredible impact on the lives of countless women and men and we look forward to what this partnership will bring in the year ahead."
Visitors to Chicago Premium Outlets will notice the pink theme carried out at the Guest Services booths and staff will be honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donning pink accessories. Other planned activities include:
• Discount card program: $10 Discount Cards will be sold providing 25% off one item at over 50 participating retailers, including Adidas, Armani Outlet, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory. All proceeds from the sale of Discount Cards go to Susan G. Komen.
• Gift cards: Simon is offering a Susan G. Komen Visa Simon Giftcard. For every Gift Card purchased, Simon will donate $1 towards Susan G. Komen.**
The Visa Simon Giftcard® can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and cannot be used at ATMs or redeemed for cash. The Visa Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. For more information about the Visa Simon Giftcard®, including Card Terms and Conditions and (if applicable) fees, visit simongiftcard.com or Simon Guest Services. **
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe, and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
About Chicago Premium Outlets
Chicago Premium Outlets is a Simon center located 38 miles west of downtown Chicago off Interstate 88 at Farnsworth Ave. North in Aurora, Ill. For more than 10 years the center has been a top destination for everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent on fashion and popular brands including Adidas, Coach, Gap Factory Store, Levi's Outlet Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and Vera Bradley. Since its 2015 renovation, among 50 new and expanded stores have opened at the popular outdoor center, including anchor Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, the state's only Restoration Hardware Outlet, eclectic lifestyle designer Robert Graham, high-performance outfitter Arc'teryx, and Clarins luxury skincare.