Love, romance and shopping

The Harvey Centre rang to the sounds of love and romance at the weekend as shoppers searched for the perfect Valentine’s gift for their one true love and were then surprised with extra gifts courtesy of the Centre and the Sunday Times Wine Club.

The Centre had laid on an extra treat for shoppers and had a promotional team on the Mall giving away a bottle of wine to every shopper who spent over £20 in any store on Saturday. In addition to that they were also given a voucher entitling them to a £50 discount on any 15-bottle case order made online. Shoppers out and about looking for last minute Valentine’s Day goodies for their loved ones were able to find inspiration all over the Centre, whether it was the traditional jewellery or lingerie or the more contemporary personalised photographic gifts from Mugshots.

And shoppers were not the only ones wearing their hearts on their sleeves. One lucky Facebook fan who declared her love for her husband received 6 bottles of Prosecco from the Sunday Times Wine Club for her amusing and flirtatious poem.

Centre Manager Bryan Young was thrilled with the outcome, “This was an excellent opportunity for Harlow shoppers to enjoy a taste of something special, just for doing their shopping in the Centre on a certain date. We were thrilled that the Harvey Centre has been able to partner with such a prestigious name as the Sunday Times Wine Club and that our shoppers took up their offers in such numbers.

“Indeed we gave away 200 bottles of red and white wine and were also able to offer an exclusive £50 off 15 bottle case deal for some savvy customers who, I am sure, saw this as a great opportunity to stock up for forthcoming special events and family celebrations, as we gave out over 2000 vouchers for them to use.”

The Centre has plans throughout 2010 for further exclusive on-mall sales promotions which Bryan is certain will be of great interest for shoppers keen to get as much out of their shopping as possible during 2010.

“Along with our retailers, we appreciate that our customers experienced uncertain economic conditions during 2009 and in response to their continued support and loyalty, we are determined to make their 2010 shopping experience more exciting and rewarding. Promotions with renowned brands like the Sunday Times Wine Club reassure our customers that they can be sure they can get the best possible product and deal available for whatever they need.”