With parents holding on tighter to their pocketbooks, children’s retail stores are using creative strategies and incentives to entice shoppers to come back for more. One such program is Gymboree’s successful Gymbucks program which has trickled down to their sister store, Crazy 8 who gives out Crazy Cash. These incentives have helped the children’s retailer hold on in this economic downturn. Now, other stores are following their lead and offering similar programs to entice shopping. Here are a few that are currently in progress…
Pumpkin Patch originated in New Zealand and offers high quality children’s apparel and value for the money. If you’re lucky enough to live on the West Coast where most of their stores are located, stop by to pick up some Patch Dollars. You will earn $25 Patch Dollars for every $50 purchase made in stores now through October 11. These earned $25 Patch Dollars are redeemable for merchandise purchases of $50 from October 16-25. Click here for all the details. For those online shoppers, we’ve got a discount for your too. Save 20% your online purchase of $30 or more at Pumpkin Patch USA with code USAIC good through October 15, 2009.
Naartjie USA opened it’s first store in South Africa in 1992 and is a brand that offers “distinctive, affordable, naturally soft, functional, kid-friendly clothing” that you and your kids will love. Naartjie is giving Kids Kash now through October 7. Earn a $20 Kids Kash coupon with any $50 purchase, in stores or online. The $20 Kids Kash certificate can be redeemed between October 22-28 and is good on a purchase of $50 or more.
These are great perks to get you back to spend but are not always a wise investment if you don’t need the items to begin with. If you find that you are filling up your shopping cart in an effort to spend the minimum amount required to earn the coupon, the program is probably not for you. However, if your child’s wardrobe is in need, these programs can be a great savings.
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