Mario's spells savings "MAR.10"

And the award for oddest sale name goes to... Mario's, for its upcoming "MAR.10 spells MARIO" sale, which takes place March 1-10 at the posh downtown department store (as well as Mario's two stores in Oregon).

Despite the gimmicky name, the deals and giveaways are worth a visit. Purchase more than $200 worth of merchandise during the 10-day sale and receive a gift card in the value of 10 percent of your purchases. The sale culminates March 10, when customers can spin a prize wheel for a chance to win merchandise from major labels such as Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Armani Collezioni and more.

Mario's has partnered with charities in Portland and Seattle and will be soliciting donations to both nonprofit organizations, rewarding donors with a commemorative T-shirt emblazoned with the sale name. Seattle donations will benefit the Coyote Central Foundation, an organization that creates creative learning opportunities for Seattle teens. In Portland, a similar nonprofit, Children Healing Arts Project, will reap the benefits of benevolent shoppers.

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