JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Centered around the Giving Tuesday movement, Stein Mart is supporting Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization, with its Giving Bag fundraiser to collect gently used handbags at select stores in Florida*, Georgia* and South Carolina* from Dec. 2 - 8.*

By donating a gently used handbag, Stein Mart shoppers can join Dress for Success's mission to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women. Dress for Success does this by providing professional attire, support network and career development tools to help them thrive in the workplace and everyday life.

Participating Stein Mart locations include 59 stores in Florida*, Georgia* and South Carolina*. Customers donating to Giving Bag will receive a 15 percent off coupon towards the purchase of one handbag (one coupon per customer).

Dress for Success Worldwide has provided support to more than 700,000 women in 15 countries since 1997. The professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support from Dress for Success offers women in need the opportunity to improve the livelihood for herself and family. To contribute to Dress for Success or to learn more about the organization, please visit DressForSuccess.org.

*Note: Not all locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are participating. For a complete list of select stores, please visit http://bit.ly/GivingBag.

About Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMRT):
Stein Mart stores offer the fashion merchandise, service and presentation of a better department or specialty store, at prices competitive with off-price retail chains. With over 260 locations from California to Massachusetts, Stein Mart's focused assortment of merchandise features current season, moderate to better fashion apparel for women and men, as well as accessories, shoes and home fashions. For more information about Stein Mart or to find your nearest location, please visit www.steinmart.com.

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