Latest News Archive - August 2006

 
August 28, 2006
Burdine's/Macy's Advisory

Effective September 1, the Federated Department Stores will complete the brand transformation of Burdine's Department Stores to Macy's stores. As a result, GLSC will no longer stock Burdine's gift cards. Please advise your families to order Macy's cards, which are redeemable at all former Burdine's locations.

August 28, 2006
Tully's Coffee Now Available

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to add Tully's Coffee to our growing retailer list. Tully's gift cards are now available in $25 denominations at a 10% discount.

All Tully's Coffee locations offer custom-roasted, 100% Arabica, whole bean coffees, specialty coffee beverages, tea, juices, and other beverages. Plus, there is always a great selection of tasty pastries, sweets, and baked goods to be enjoyed. Every Tully's also provides its customers with a large variety of high-quality specialty coffee accessories so people can enjoy Tully's coffee at home or in any environment they chose to.

Tully's locations

August 28, 2006
Chevy's Denomination Change

Please advise your member families that Chevy's will change from a $10 to a $25 denomination effectively immediately. A limited number of Chevy's $10s will be available while supplies last.

The discount is unchanged at 8%.

August 22, 2006
GLSC To Close Early August 30 For Team Member Meeting

GLSC will be closed on Wednesday, August 30 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm EST for an all team member meeting. Consequently, the phones will be off for phone orders and customer service calls during this time. Online ordering is available 24 hours a day and orders can be placed online at your convenience. All orders placed Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30 before 1:00 pm EST, will leave our building the next business day as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

August 21, 2006
Barnes & Noble Back-To-School Bonus

GLSC and Barnes & Noble are pleased to announce a one percent bonus discount on Barnes & Noble $10 and $25 gift cards from August 26 until September 29, 2006. That means you can buy Barnes & Noble gift cards at a 10% discount instead of the normal 9% discount during that time period only.

Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

August 15, 2006
Cheesecake Factor Now Available

GLSC is pleased to add The Cheesecake Factory to our growing retailer list. GLSC will offer the Cheesecake Factory in a $25 card at a 5% discount. This card can be used at any of The Cheesecake factory restaurants nationwide and for online purchases at thecheesecakefactory.com.

The Cheesecake Factory is a unique, upscale casual dining restaurant offering more than 200 menu selections including Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches, and more.

August 15, 2006
Schelde's No Longer Available

Please advise your member families that Schelde's restaurant certificates are no longer available effective immediately and all inventory is depleted. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

August 15, 2006
Lord & Taylor Change and Robinson May Notification

Please note if you have existing Robinson May gift cards and are intending on using them at Lord & Taylor, please use them as soon as possible. We were just notified by May Company that they will only be accepted at Lord & Taylor stores until the end of August 2006. The gift cards will continue to be accepted at all Macy's stores and Robinson May stores indefinitely.

In addition, we will only carry Lord & Taylor $25's in the future. The $100's have been discontinued.

August 15, 2006
Donato's Denomination Change

Effective immediately, Donato's is changing from a $5 paper certificate to a $10 card. The discount remains unchanged at 10%. Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Donato's locations

August 12, 2006
Lands' End Bonus Discount

GLSC and Lands' End are please to offer a 2% back to school bonus. Purchase Lands' End gift cards at an 11% discount instead of the normal 9% discount. The bonus will include both the $25 and $100 cards, and will run from August 12 through September 8.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

Lands' End Back To School

August 11, 2006
JCPenney Back To School Bonus

GLSC and JCPenney are pleased to offer a 1% back to school bonus. This means you can purchase JCPenney gift cards at a 6% discount instead of the normal 5% discount. The bonus will include both the $25 and $100 cards, and will run from Saturday, August 19 through Friday, September 15.

Please notify your member families as soon as possible.

JCPenney Back To School

August 11, 2006
Arco Discount Increase

GLSC and Arco are pleased to announce an increase in the Arco discount. Effective Saturday, August 19 the Arco discount will increase to 2%. Please notify your member families as soon as possible.  

Arco Station Locator

August 9, 2006
iTunes No Longer Available

Earlier this year we advised our customers that iTunes would be temporarily unavailable.

Because of the uncertainty of the supply and the reluctance of iTunes to provide any additional information about future supplies, we have chosen to discontinue iTunes indefinitely. Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

August 7, 2006
Shell Discount Change

Effective Saturday, August 19, the Shell gasoline discount will change to 1.5%. Please advise your member families as soon as possible.

August 3, 2006
PF Chang's China Bistro Now Available

GLSC is pleased to add P.F. Chang's to our growing retailer list. GLSC will offer P.F. Chang's in a $10 denomination at a 7% discount. P.F. Chang's cards are redeemable at all P.F. Chang's locations nationwide.

The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.

PF Chang's locations

 
     
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