Crate for a Greater Cause

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Shopping can also be rewarding especially if you know that what you've made a well-spent purchase is for a greater cause. With this, Crate and Barrel, together with Cribs Foundation Inc., are hosting a Shopping Day for a Cause happening at their SM Makati store last April 18, 2018.


Shoppers can treats  themselves to a retail therapy at Crate and Barrel and enjoy a special 20% off on all regular priced items from 10am-10pm just for April 18. Crate gives back a part of the proceeds to the projects and efforts of Cribs Foundation Inc., a non-profit organization in the Philippines, providing a loving and safe environment for the abandoned, neglected, surrendered babies and minor female minor survivors of sexual abuse.


Likewise, Crate and Barrel is also upholding greater responsibility in encouraging inspirinh conversations among their shoppers through Crate Conversations. First launched last February 28, 2018, this intimate, open mic talk aims to spark a dialogue between the speaker and the guests, to create a moving, dynamic, conversation not just with them, but among yourselves.


The second leg of Crate Conversations features an empowered woman who is beautiful and talented, and will be sharing some of her fitness wisdom and the importance of a having a balanced lifestyle. Yoga and wellness advocate Marilen Elizalde is truly an admirable persona who also dabbles as an interior stylist. Her talent and eye for design, coupled by her fashion for humanitarian efforts, makes her the perfect person to spark a great conversation.


Crate and Barrel is the industry's leading premium hime furnishings specialty retailer, known for its exclusive designs, excellent value, and superb customer service. The company operates stores throughout the US and Canada, as well as franchise locations in Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey and Russia.


In the Philippines, Crate and Barrel stores are located at SM Megamall, SM Makati, and SM Aura Premier. Crate Gives Back and Crate Conversation are some of its many exciting events this year.

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