Shop Small This Saturday, Boost the Economy
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reminds Americans that neighborhood merchants represent a major part of the economy
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 21, 2016) – Americans who are planning to hit the malls after Thanksgiving should also remember to visit local merchants for their holiday shopping, said the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today.
“Small business represents 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers, and they provide jobs for 58 million Americans,” said Juanita Duggan, NFIB President and CEO. “For many local retail businesses, the holiday shopping season is a make-or-break time, and Americans who want to support their communities and the economy should remember to shop small.”
NFIB is a partner again this year with American Express in a national campaign to promote Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday and the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. For many small businesses, the four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are a crucial period that could determine whether they are profitable for the year.
NFIB and American Express have collaborated on Small Business Saturday since 2010. Last year, according to the post-holiday survey released by NFIB and American Express, 95 million Americans reported shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday, and they spent more than $16 billion, an increase of 14 percent from the previous year.
“Small Business Saturday has grown every year, and we are very proud to sponsor the promotion,” said Duggan. “Small Business Saturday is a very important day to recognize small-business owners. We hope that more Americans participate on Saturday and they keep small businesses in mind throughout the year
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Shop Small This Saturday, Boost the Economy
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reminds Americans that neighborhood merchants represent a major part of the economy
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 21, 2016) – Americans who are planning to hit the malls after Thanksgiving should also remember to visit local merchants for their holiday shopping, said the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today.
“Small business represents 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers, and they provide jobs for 58 million Americans,” said Juanita Duggan, NFIB President and CEO. “For many local retail businesses, the holiday shopping season is a make-or-break time, and Americans who want to support their communities and the economy should remember to shop small.”
NFIB is a partner again this year with American Express in a national campaign to promote Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday and the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. For many small businesses, the four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are a crucial period that could determine whether they are profitable for the year.
NFIB and American Express have collaborated on Small Business Saturday since 2010. Last year, according to the post-holiday survey released by NFIB and American Express, 95 million Americans reported shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday, and they spent more than $16 billion, an increase of 14 percent from the previous year.
“Small Business Saturday has grown every year, and we are very proud to sponsor the promotion,” said Duggan. “Small Business Saturday is a very important day to recognize small-business owners. We hope that more Americans participate on Saturday and they keep small businesses in mind throughout the year
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Customers Receive Coupon Giveaways Up to $500 off $500 on
Thanksgiving Day and $100 off $100 on Black Friday
Capture one of the biggest sales events in Company history, featuring thousands of Black Friday deals, by visiting JCPenney for your Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping stories. Doors open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, where early shoppers will be greeted with an envelope containing an instant savings coupon worth $10 off $10, $100 off $100 or $500 off $500 or more purchase, while supplies last. The excitement continues through Black Friday beginning at 6 a.m., shoppers will have the opportunity to receive an instant savings coupon worth up to $100 off $100 or more purchase. We look forward to working with you on live segments, in-store interviews, trend stories and more.
WHEN:
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24: Doors open at 3 p.m.
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Black Friday, Nov. 25: Instant savings coupon giveaways at 6 a.m.
WHERE:
Local JCPenney stores. (Go to jcp.com and click on “find a store” for nearest location.)
VISUAL ELEMENTS:
· Interview a local JCPenney General Manager and customers shopping great Black Friday deals
· Showcase customers receiving coupon giveaways up to $500 off $500 at 3pm on Thanksgiving Day and instant-savings coupons worth up to $100 off $100 on Black Friday
· Popular Black Friday spotlight deals include:
o $1.99 Mixit touch tech gloves
o $2.99 Home Expressions 100% cotton towel
o $7.99 cooks kitchen electrics (after $12 mail in rebate)
o $9.99 Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset
o $19.99 Women’s boots
o $20 1/10 CT. T.W. diamond studs in sterling silver
o $29.99 Sky Rider Drone with Camera
o $39.99 5-pc Protocol Hamilton luggage set
o $59.99 Chi flat iron
o $79 Sharper Image 5.1 Channel Bluetooth Home Theater System
o $89.99 Keurig 2.0 K250 brewer
o $147.99 1Ž2 CT. T.W. diamond studs or 1/3 CT. T.W. diamond pendant in 10K gold
o $293 each Hotpoint 3.8 cubic feet stainless steel basket washer or 6.2 cubic feet electric dryer
o $994 Samsung 26 cubic feet 3-door French door refrigerator
o More great finds at jcp.com/blackfriday
· Download broadcast footage of customer’s shopping JCPenney during Black Friday
NOODLES & COMPANY SPICES UP GIFT GIVING SEASON WITH NEW HOT & SAUCY HOLIDAY BOX AND GIFT CARD BONUSES
Gift set offers guest first-ever chance to purchase the Company’s famous spice blend and hot sauce;
The Company’s also announces the return of its Holiday Gift Card Promotion, where a $5 Gift Giver Bonus Card comes with every $25 gift card purchase
Broomfield, CO (November 14, 2016) – The holiday season just got a little spicier with sweet offerings from Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from its globally inspired World Kitchen. The Company today announced it will for the first time ever sell its famous, proprietary Smolder from Boulder spice mix and Sriracha sauce for $5 each or together in its exclusive Hot & Saucy Holiday Box. The Holiday Box is the perfect option for guests looking to put a delicious spin on holiday gift giving, and is available in restaurants exclusively through December 31 for $10.
“Our Smolder from Boulder and Sriracha are guest favorites, and we constantly hear them ask how they can get their hands on a bottle to bring home. This being the season of giving, we are thrilled to be able to exclusively offer them for purchase for the very first time,” said Jonathan Tress, Vice President of Marketing at Noodles & Company. “To go one step further, we wanted to allow guests to give the gift of deliciousness times two by pairing both together in our special Hot & Saucy Holiday Box. It’s a sure-fire way to spice up any holiday gift giving routine.”
For even more holiday cheer, the Company also announced the return of its popular Gift Giver Bonus Card promotion. Now through December 31, for every $25 gift card purchased, guests will receive a $5 Gift Giver Bonus Card, eligible to be redeemed between now and January 16, 2017. As an added bonus, the special Hot & Saucy Holiday Box also includes a gift card holder allowing guests to add even more Noodles love to their holiday gift.
What’s a holiday celebration without Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals? Noodles is also offering guests $4 off any $10 purchase placed online at order.noodles.com using the code SHOP2016 at checkout November 25 through November 28.
Another great way to enjoy this holiday season is with Noodles Catering. Created with recipes from around the world, catering your holiday party with Noodles & Company is an easy and hassle free way to please all your party guests. Noodles Catering is perfect for a crowd-pleasing, stress free and memorable holiday meal with friends and family.
For more information on Noodles & Company or to find a location nearest you, please visit www.noodles.com or www.noodles.com/catering.
About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain where globally inspired dishes come together to create a World Kitchen. Recognized by Parents Magazine as a Top Family Friendly Restaurant, and Health Magazine as one of America’s Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants, Noodles & Company is a restaurant where Japanese Pan Noodles rest comfortably next to Penne Rosa and Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, but where world flavors don’t end at just noodles. Inspired by some of the world’s most celebrated flavor combinations, Noodle & Company’s menu offers soups, salads and shareables, too. Everything is made fresh to order, just as you like it, using quality ingredients. Dishes are delivered to the table allowing guests time to sit and relax or grab a quick bite. With more than 500 locations nationwide, from California to Connecticut, guests can find a location nearest them and take a tour of the World Kitchen menu by visiting www.noodles.com.
