Indigo Helps Make Holiday Giving Happier
December 08 2010 - 3:40PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
TORONTO, Dec. 8 /CNW/ -- - IndigoGiftSOS Twitter Feed Offers Help
for Holiday Shoppers - TORONTO, Dec. 8 /CNW/ - Indigo, Chapters,
Coles and chapters.indigo.ca offer great gift ideas at every time
of the year and now they have smart tips and tools for holiday
shoppers to enjoy stress-free shopping. Gift seekers who want to
ensure their gifts arrive from coast-to-coast before December
24(th) can check shipping deadline details at
www.chapters.indigo.ca/holiday-shipping. Gift Ideas Anytime,
Anywhere Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter add to the
convenience and savings that online shopping affords. Indigo's
Facebook fans can enjoy the convenience of shopping for the top
books, gifts and toys from the bookseller's "Storefront" tab. From
December 15(th) to 24(th), Indigo's Twitter followers can tweet
their gifting dilemmas appended with the hashtag #IndigoGiftSOS, to
receive personalized recommendations from Indigo experts across the
country. Stretch the Budget Savings, added value and free services
can all stretch gift shopping budgets. At Indigo and Chapters
booklovers can save up to 40% off bestsellers every day, including
Stieg Larsson's internationally popular Millennium series; or
shoppers can double the delight for a tween on their list with an
exclusive Diary of a Wimpy Kid t-shirt available from December
9(th) for only $6.99 with any kids purchase. The "Deal Zone" at
chapters.indigo.ca brings together all of Indigo's best online
offers in one easy-to-bookmark spot while online shoppers will also
save with free shipping on purchases over $25. Make a List At
chapters.indigo.ca the "Shopping List" tool helps keep wish lists
for up to 20 different people or occasions organized with a few
simple clicks. Until December 15(th), up to 100 lucky online
shoppers who have created their gift wish lists will have a chance
to win an item on their list. Visit
www.chapters.indigo.ca/List/FindWishList.html. Connect with their
Passions- Books and eBooks Make Great Gifts Meaningful gifts are
those that touch the heart. Whether their passion is cooking,
politics, the thrill of a John Grisham mystery or the magical
escape of popular fiction, gift seekers can find a memorable read
for any personality on their list with the help of Indigo's well
read staff, at kiosks in-store and online at
www.giftfinder.chapters.indigo.ca. This year's hottest gift for
booklovers is the gift of eReading, and the new Kobo WiFi eReader
(SRP $149) comes pre-loaded with 100 free classics as well as two
free bestselling eBooks - Linden MacIntyre's 2009 Scotiabank Giller
Prize winning The Bishop's Man and Margaret Atwood's Oryx and
Crake. Happy Giving Shoppers can capture the generous spirit of the
season with the purchase of gifts that give back to charitable
organizations dedicated to helping those in need. Proceeds from the
sale of Indigo's exclusive Scaredy Squirrel Boxed Set (SRP $24.99)
benefit the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation and help put books
into the hands of Canadian elementary school children. Founded in
2004, The Foundation is dedicated to sharing a love of reading with
children across the country. To donate or to learn more Canadians
can visit loveofreading.org. From easy-to-shop lists and gift
selection tools, to free shipping, simple shopping solutions and
gifts that give back, Indigo delivers happy holiday shopping
in-store and online for Canadians. About Indigo Books & Music
Inc. Indigo is a publicly traded Canadian company listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (IDG). As the largest book and specialty
retailer in Canada, Indigo operates in all provinces under
different banners including Indigo Books & Music; Indigo Books,
Gifts, Kids; IndigoSpirit, Chapters, The World's Biggest Bookstore,
and Coles. The online division, www.chapters.indigo.ca, features
books, eBooks, toys, music and DVDs, and hosts the award winning
Indigo Online Community. Chapters and Indigo are rated as the
number one and number two retailers in Canada by the Kubas Major
Market Retail Report, and have been on that list since 2000. Indigo
Books & Music Inc. founded the Indigo Love of Reading
Foundation in 2004 to address the underfunding of public schools,
their libraries and the resulting literacy crisis. Every year
the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation commits $1.5 million to
high-needs elementary schools so they can rebuild their libraries
with the purchase of new books and education resources. To
date the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has committed more than
$9 million to 90 schools nationally. To view this news
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