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Minneapolis Simon Centers Continue More Than Pink® Initiatives

More Thank Pink® Initiatives with Susan G. Komen® Work to Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths in the U.S. by 50 Percent by 2026

Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Albertville Premium Outlets and Southdale Centertoday announced participation in the Spring 2018 More Than Pink movement in support of Susan G. Komenand the fight against breast cancer. As part of a pledge to donate at least $1 million each year in 2017 and 2018, more than 170 participating Simon Malls®, The Mills® and Premium Outlets® nationwide will once again be participating in a range of fundraising activities during the months of April and May.

“We are thrilled to launch our Spring 2018 More Than Pink initiative and have been overwhelmed by the ongoing positive support this movement has garnered with our shoppers, retailers and employees to support Susan G. Komen in its tireless efforts to reduce breast cancer deaths,” said Enna Allen, Simon’s Vice President of Brand Management.

From April 14 to May 20, visitors to the three centers will be able to participate in a variety of programs to help support Susan G. Komen, including:

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  • Discount Card Program: In exchange for a$10 donation to Susan G. Komen, Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Albertville Premium Outlets shoppers will receive a Discount Pass, providing 25 percent off one item at participating retailers. Available at Guest Services, all Discount Pass donations go to Susan G. Komen.
  • Race for the Cure®: Southdale Centerwill again host this May’s Race for The Cure® in support of Susan G. Komen Twin Cities. The 26th Annual Twin Cities Race for the Cure® will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. To register for the event visitkomenminnesota.org/Komen_Race_for_the_Cure_/Race_Information.htm.
  • Susan G. Komen®Visa® SimonGiftcard®: Customers at all three Minneapolis-area Simon centers can purchase a More Than Pink Visa Giftcard. Simon will donate $1 for each More Than Pink Giftcard sold to Susan G. Komen. The giftcard is available for purchase year-round.

About Twin Cities Premium Outlets

Twin Cities Premium Outlets is conveniently located in the city of Eagan, off Hwy 77 and Hwy 13, approximately 28 minutes south of Minneapolis and 25 minutes southwest of St. Paul. Shopper favorites include Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike Factory Store, and more. For more information, call (612) 444-8850, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/twin-cities, or follow the center on Facebook (facebook.com/twincitiespremiumoutlets), Twitter (@tcpremoutlets) and Instagram (@tcpremoutlets).

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About Albertville Premium Outlets

Located 30 minutes north of Minneapolis along the I-94 corridor, Albertville Premium Outlets is home to popular brands including kate spade new york, lululemon athletica, The North Face, UGG Australia, Michael Kors, Under Armour, and many others. For more information, call (763) 497-9713, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/albertville, or follow the center on Facebook (facebook.com/albertvillepremiumoutlets), Twitter (@AlbertvillePO) and Instagram (@albertvillepremiumoutlets).

About Southdale Center

Southdale Center is the nation’s first indoor regional shopping mall. The center, which opened in 1956, is anchored by Macy’s and Herberger’e. Southdale includes more than 120 specialty stores ranging from women's apparel to gifts and jewelry. Among the 120 specialty stores are The Apple Store, Banana Republic, Coach, GAP, Madewell and Sephora. The mall also features a wide variety of sit-down and grab-and-go dining options including The Cheesecake Factory and PF Changs. Entertainment options include Dave & Buster's and a full-service movie theater, AMC Southdale 16. Located off of 66th Street and France Avenue in Edina, Southdale serves the Twin Cities metro area. For more information, visit simon.com/mall/southdale-center.

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 Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $956 million in research and provided more than $2.1 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs, serving millions of people in 60 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. That promise has become Komen’s promise to all people facing breast cancer. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.

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