MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2008 -- In celebration of Back-To-School, Christopher & Banks is pleased to announce their first Teacher Wardrobing Event for educators across the country. The private event offers teachers exclusive discounts, prizes and opportunities to socialize with friends and colleagues. The event will be held at all Christopher & Banks and C.J. Banks store locations on August 21, 2008.
This unique event includes: a drawing to win a $500 shopping spree at a Christopher & Banks or C.J. Banks store, drawings to win $50 OfficeMax(R) Gift Cards for your back-to-school needs, exclusive wardrobing assistance and access to new fall styles and discounts on in-store purchases made during the event totaling up to 46% off(a).
Additionally, teachers can come in and receive 25% off purchases of $80 or more when they shop August 22-24.
"We are pleased to partner with OfficeMax(R) to celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers throughout our community," commented Lorna Nagler, President and CEO. "We look forward to taking some of the pressure off teachers during the Back-to-School season by providing them exclusive offers and an opportunity to pamper themselves at an event that is custom-made to fit their busy lifestyles."
About Christopher & Banks Corporation:
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. As of July 31, 2008, the Company operated 813 stores in 46 states consisting of 550 Christopher & Banks stores and 263 stores in their plus size clothing division CJ Banks. The Company also operates the www.ChristopherandBanks.com and www.CJBanks.com e-commerce websites.
About OfficeMax Incorporated:
OfficeMax Incorporated is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress(R), technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 36,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 900 stores. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit www.officemax.com.
(a)Discount is available in stores only on August 21, 2008 and is applied in incremental levels with $20 off an $80 purchase, $30 off a $100 purchase and $50 off a $125 purchase. An additional savings of 10% off the sale price is added when a friend is brought to the event as well. Discount cannot be used for online purchases.