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Media Contact: Carrie Benson Vice President of Operations Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region 719.570.7077

MACY’S WEST LAUNCHES “THANKS FOR SHARING” CAMPAIGN 

Building on a Rich Tradition of Giving Back to Its Communities,

Macy’s West Makes a Difference With Sixth Annual Charitable Giving Campaign 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 10, 2007 — Macy’s West is kicking off its “Thanks For Sharing” campaign, giving Macy’s cardholders the opportunity to support the American Heart Association, America’s Second Harvest, Boys & Girls Clubs and United Way while they shop.  The campaign launches on September 19, 2007 and runs through December 31, 2007.

For a $25 enrollment fee, Macy’s cardholders will earn a 10% reward on most Macy’s and macys.com net purchases made with their Macy’s credit card from the date of enrollment through December 31, 2007.  For every $25 Thanks For Sharing enrollment, Macy’s will make a $10 donation to participating charities, and these donations stay in the communities where they are made. Participating cardholders will receive a sticker to apply to their Macy’s card, recognizing their participation in the program.

As a “thank you” to our Thanks For Sharing customers, Macy’s will send all participants a Macy’s Reward Card valued at 10% of their qualifying Macy’s credit card net purchases  (in-store and macys.com) made from the day the customer enrolls through December 31, 2007.  Macy’s Reward Cards will be mailed to customers beginning February 2008. 

For this year’s “Thanks for Sharing” campaign, Macy’s West has partnered with seven organizations that provide vital services to our communities. 

The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign started as a grassroots campaign and has grown into a vibrant national movement. The campaign focuses on educating women about living a heart-healthy life, offering tips on healthy eating, exercise and risk factor reduction. 

America’s Second Harvest is the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.  Through a network of over 200 food banks and food-rescue programs, they provide emergency food assistance to more than 23 million hungry Americans each year, nine million of whom are children.  Last year, America’s Second Harvest distributed almost two billion pounds of food and grocery products to needy Americans, serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico.  America’s Second Harvest’s goal is to create a hunger-free America.

“Thanks For Sharing” Campaign Launch 2007

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The Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  The Boys & Girls Club achieves the mission by providing a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring mentors, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, hope and opportunity. 

Every day, the United Way brings together partners, services and resources to help its community find answers to health and social problems in more than 1,400 communities across the nation.  The mission of United Way is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.  

In Guam, Macy’s will donate funds to Island Girl Power, American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. 

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy's stores are operated by seven regionally based retail divisions – Macy's East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Midwest, Macy's North, Macy's Northwest, Macy's South, and Macy's West – and an online store at macys.com. 

Macy's West is based in San Francisco and operates 193 stores* in eight states. For additional media materials, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom. 

*As of 3/3/07