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BANANA REPUBLIC: is teaming up with Goodwill Industries for a cause-related promotion. Customers who donate gently worn sweaters or coats at any store in the U.S. or Canada from Oct. 16 and Oct. 26 will receive a 30% discount off regular merchandise in the store. All donated items will be sold in Goodwill stores. This is the second year of the program. Last year, people donated more than 110,000 sweaters for the cause.