Big Lots Announces National Sweepstakes for Teachers
20 July 2006 - 12:05AM
PR Newswire (US)
Just in time to stock up for the school year, Big Lots is
recognizing teachers with a chance to win great prizes for
themselves and their classroom COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Believing that teachers deserve to be
rewarded for their hard work, Big Lots (NYSE:BLI), the nation's
largest broadline closeout retailer, is sponsoring a sizzling
summer sweepstakes for teachers across the country. Between July 17
and August 10, 2006, teachers can register online or in their local
Big Lots store to win one of over 120 prizes, including a six-day,
five-night trip to a destination of their choice in the United
States or Caribbean. The Big Lots Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes
prizes include: 1. Grand Prize - Trip for two to winner's choice of
destination in the U.S. or Caribbean, includes roundtrip air
transportation, five nights (double occupancy) hotel
accommodations, ground transfers to and from the airport, three
meals per day per person on the resort property, plus two spa
treatments per person during the six-day period (four total spa
services). Maximum retail value of the trip: $8,500.00. 2. 5
Regional First Prizes - $100 Big Lots Stores Gift Card. 3. 115
District Prizes (one per Big Lots Stores designated store district)
- 21-inch rolling luggage filled with school supplies, a $75 value.
The Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes kicks off the introduction of
Big Lots' newest online community, The Teachers' Lounge. While
registering online at http://www.biglots.com/, teachers can join
this exciting new program and opt in to have the opportunity to
preview upcoming promotions, clip special savings coupons and learn
about Teacher Appreciation Days at their local Big Lots.
Additionally, the site offers teacher tips, class project ideas
complete with shopping lists and step-by-step instructions, links
to online teacher resources and access to the Big Lots online
community where teachers can share ideas with their fellow
educators. "We recognize and appreciate that teachers often use
their personal funds to provide supplies for their classrooms, and
that many look to Big Lots as an affordable source for these
essential items," said Rob Claxton, senior vice president of
marketing for Big Lots. "We wanted to create a fun way to reward
these dedicated professionals and also offer them additional
resources to incorporate throughout the school year." No purchase
is necessary to enter or win. The Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes
is open to legal residents of the United States who are 21 years of
age or older at time of entry and who are currently employed as
teachers or individuals that perform a teaching function in a
classroom with students at an accredited school or college. See
official rules at http://www.biglots.com/ for more details. Big
Lots, Inc. (http://www.biglots.com/) is the nation's largest
broadline closeout retailer with annual revenues exceeding $4
billion. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots operates more
than 1,400 retail stores serving 45 states. Four regional
distribution centers throughout the country, ranging in size from 1
million to 3 million square feet, provide the company's stores with
brand-name products from more than 3,000 manufacturers. Big Lots
offers merchandise at 20 to 40 percent below most discount
retailers and up to 70 percent below conventional retailers.
Founded in 1967, the company employs more than 45,000 associates
across the U.S. By creating excitement with brand-name closeouts
and bargains through a unique shopping experience, Big Lots meets
the needs of customers by providing an assortment of merchandise
including consumables, seasonal products, furniture, housewares,
toys, and gifts. Big Lots is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol BLI. Contact: Patrice Sadd, Fleishman-Hillard,
216.928.3459 This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For
more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/. DATASOURCE: Big
Lots, Inc. CONTACT: Patrice Sadd, Fleishman-Hillard,
+1-216-928-3459, for Big Lots Web site: http://www.biglots.com/
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