Future Shop launches Tech Spree group buying page

New social commerce page gives Canadians power of group buying to score hot electronics deals

BURNABY, BC, Nov. 16 /CNW/ - The power of buying in numbers is even more evident in Canada, thanks to the introduction of Tech Spree, a social commerce page dedicated to offering the hottest prices on electronics. Future Shop, Canada's largest retailer and etailer of consumer electronics today launched the page from www.futureshop.ca featuring five exclusive deals for three days that leverages the power of group buying. Tech Spree is accessible from Future Shop's Facebook (www.facebook.com/FutureShop) and Twitter pages (www.Twitter.com/FS_Deals).

"With the holidays quickly approaching, Future Shop is thrilled to offer the most popular products and hottest deals on consumer electronics through our latest online offering called Tech Spree," said Thierry Hay-Sabourin, Senior Manager of eCommerce, Future Shop. "Canadians appreciate the power group buying has, and we're confident our deals are so hot they'll want to tell all their families and friends."

How Tech Spree works
From Tuesday, November 16 to Thursday, November 18, Future Shop's Tech Spree empowers customers to leverage group buying power to obtain incredible prices on popular electronics. The Tech Spree is "on" only if the required number of persons commit wanting to purchase the item, so customers are encouraged to invite friends and family to participate. Customers may commit to one of the Tech Spree offers once. Limit of one of each Tech Spree per household. The deal is available only online and while quantities last.

Located at www.futureshop.ca/techspree, hot pricing is available on the following products:

1. Samsung 32" 720p LCD HDTV with Rocketfish 4 ft. Advance High Speed 3D HDMI Cable. At 32", this LED HDTV has plenty of screen real estate to showcase your shows, flicks and games. Equipped with a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and rich 720p picture quality, the TV's output is silky-smooth picture quality. Paired with a Rocketfish High-Speed 3D HDMI cable to keep the connectivity fast and cables at a minimum. Tech Spree price: $399.99
   
   
2. Compaq Presario 15.6" Laptop with Windows7, Kaspersky Internet Security and accessories. In addition to a fantastic Compaq Presario laptop, this Tech Spree offer includes software and is equipped with laptop essentials - a headset with mic and wired optical laptop mouse. Tech Spree price: $299.99
   
   
3. Sony eReader and Zipper Case. Keep the books stored in the bookcase with this Tech Spree offer: carry around your entire digital library in style with this Sony eReader with zipper case. Tech Spree price: $149.99
   
   
4. iPod Touch (8GB) with Altec Lansing Sound Dock. Take the sounds everywhere you go and keep the music private or share with others with this Tech Spree bundling an 8GB iPod Touch and Altec Lansing Sound Dock. The new iPod Touch does more than music - it also offers Facetime over Wi-fi as well as access to mind-blowing apps from the App Store. Tech Spree price: $249.99
   
   
5. Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Bundle in Red with Icon Balance Board, Wii Fit Plus and Rocketfish Active Bundle Training Kit. Get all of the above for this hot Tech Spree price and have fun gaming and burning away some calories. Tech Spree price: $269.99

Note: Future Shop's free shipping for orders over $39 applies to Tech Spree. Some conditions apply.

"As the number one visited retail website in Canada, Futureshop.ca is all about offering the best selection and lowest prices on electronics year-round in Canada, and Tech Spree is another great example of ways we demonstrate this," said Hay-Sabourin. "Customers should visit follow our Twitter and Facebook pages regularly to discover when the next Tech Spree offers are released or sign-up for the Tech Spree newsletter at www.futureshop.ca/techspree."

For more information, including frequently asked questions, visit www.futureshop.ca/techspree.

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About Future Shop
With 146 stores across the country and the nation's premier web store (www.futureshop.ca), Burnaby, BC-based Future Shop is Canada's largest retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics. The company employs more than 10,000 technology enthusiasts, has enabled its website, Futureshop.ca, to deliver unparalleled content about the products it sells. Futureshop.ca also hosts an online community forum and tech blog for technology beginners and tech-savvy experts to exchange ideas, reviews, tips and other consumer electronics information (www.futureshopforums.ca). As a proud corporate citizen, Future Shop has developed solutions to recycle used electronics and is committed to employee volunteerism and supporting non-profit organizations dedicated to transforming local youth into Future Leaders (see www.futureshop.ca/futuregeneration).

For further information:

Mediacontact
Elliott Chun
Communications Manager, Future Shop
P: 604-412-1764
E: [email protected]
www.futureshop.ca/media