Great gifts for your last-minute holiday list
December 12 2011 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2011 /CNW/ - Tired of battling the crowds at your
local mall? Looking for a way to beat the holiday rush and still
find the perfect present for family and friends? This season, The
Mobile Shop, The Mobile Shop Express and Gift of Choice gift card
program, offered by Loblaw Companies Limited , have teamed up with
award-winning parenting and lifestyle author Kathy Buckworth to
compile a list of Canadians' must-have last-minute gifts -
available at their local grocery store! Almost finished shopping
but still struggling with what to buy for the person who has
everything? From your 15 year old niece and choosy sister-in-law to
your child's teacher and elderly relatives who have it all, we've
got you covered with these stylish and affordable gift suggestions:
1. Please even the pickiest person on your list by giving the Gift
of Choice. o The festive season is the most popular time for gift
card purchases with many Canadians giving the 'gift of choice' as a
holiday present; o Why gift cards? Research shows that 75 per cent
of consumers cited 'choice' as the top reason they would purchase a
gift card. Over 45 per cent cited 'convenience' as the second most
important factor*; and o With hundreds of brand name gift cards,
including President's Choice®, Joe Fresh®, iTunes, Cara Foods,
Starbucks and so much more to choose from, finding the perfect
present is easier than ever. It's as simple as a quick visit to the
gift card display at more than 800 Loblaw banner locations across
the country. 2. Stay connected with loved ones near and far by
giving the latest, greatest wireless devices from The Mobile Shop
and The Mobile Shop Express. o A popular last-minute gift that is
sure to please, The Mobile Shop has great wireless holiday deals
this season; o With more than 50 wireless devices and accessories
to choose from, including the latest Android, iPhone and Blackberry
phones, The Mobile Shop provides Canadians with simple, trusted
advice. o A steal of a deal! For one week beginning December 15,
The Mobile Shop is holding a 'Zero Dollars' Phone Event featuring
new cutting-edge devices like the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE; and o At
The Mobile Shop Express self-serve displays, shoppers can choose
pre-paid mobile devices from multiple carriers with no long-term
commitment required, including the newest Smartphone device from PC
mobile. It's the gift that keeps on giving all-year round! 3. Once
the holiday shopping is done, treat yourself to great rewards by
redeeming PC® points. o Canadians love their PC points! In the last
decade, customers have redeemed more than three quarters of a
billion PC points in-store where President's Choice products are
sold; and o Get what you want or need for free - PC points can be
redeemed for a variety of items including groceries, gift cards,
andJoe Fresh® fashions. o Not collecting PC points already? Visit
www.pcpoints.ca to find out how! Quotes "With less than two weeks
until the holidays, many Canadians are feeling overwhelmed and
stressed out trying to finish their shopping in time and
on-budget," said Kathy Buckworth. " As a busy mom, I can relate -
consumers want to make smart, thoughtful gift choices but the
number one item on most people's wish list is more time." Added
Buckworth, "Like most parents, shopping for the kids' presents
takes top priority. It's my 'last-minute list' that gets done while
I'm at the grocery store - treats, brand name gift cards and mobile
devices - it's all available in one convenient spot, leaving me
valuable free time to spend with my family over the holidays."
Links To find a Gift of Choice location visit the store locator
here:
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/LCLOnline/store_locator_landing_page.jsp
For more information about The Mobile Shop visit
www.themobileshop.ca and for PC mobile products and services,
visit: www.pctelecom.ca To become a fan of the PC points Facebook
page, visit: http://facebook.com/pcpoints * Source: First Data,
2010 Gift Card Consumer Study, March 2011 About Loblaw Companies
Limited Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston
Limited, is Canada's largest food retailer and a leading provider
of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and
services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector employers in
Canada. With more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from
coast to coast, Loblaw and its franchisees employ over 136,000
full-time and part-time employees. Through its portfolio of store
formats, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a wide,
growing and successful range of products and services to meet the
everyday household demands of Canadian consumers. Loblaw is known
for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It
offers Canada's strongest control (private) label program,
including the unique President's Choice®, no name® and Joe Fresh®
brands. In addition, the Company makes available to consumers
President's Choice Financial® services and offers the PC® points
loyalty program. Loblaw Companies Limited CONTACT: For more
information or to arrange an interview:Michelle Reidel Debra
ChanPresident's Choice Services Argyle CommunicationsT: (416) 204 -
2635 T (416) 968 - 7311 ext. 229 michelle.reidel@pcbank.ca
dchan@argylecommunications.com
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