Brookstone Announces Automatic Free Shipping On Orders Over $99 In Time For Mother's Day

Specialty retailer makes shopping even easier with simplified shipping offerings and extended customer care hours

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May 07, 2012, 02:26 ET

MERRIMACK, N.H., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookstone, the multichannel specialty retailer and product development company, today introduced automatic free shipping on all orders over $99 through Brookstone.com. Orders less than $99 will automatically ship for a low flat rate of $4.99. Brookstone has also extended its customer care center hours to provide longer customer support hours and round-the-clock catalog ordering by phone.

"The free and flat rate shipping structure represents the latest in Brookstone's ongoing commitment to our customers," said Jim Speltz, Brookstone COO. "We've made these changes in the spirit of simplifying the shopping experience for all our customers."

The new shipping fees will be calculated automatically for online shoppers requiring no special promotional codes to be entered at the time of purchase. Catalog shoppers can also order 24-hours a day through Brookstone's toll free, customer care number as well as receive customer support with our extended hours from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. EDT.

The new improvements will take effect just in time for Mother's Day, allowing shoppers to take advantage of the new offerings for orders placed by May 8 at 2 p.m. EDT. Whether you are shopping for Mom or looking to treat yourself, Brookstone has the perfect gift at the perfect price. For more great gift ideas and simplified shopping, visit www.Brookstone.com.

About Brookstone

Brookstone is a multichannel lifestyle specialty retailer and product development company. Brookstone operates approximately 300 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. Brookstone also operates an e-commerce business that includes the Brookstone catalog and Brookstone.com. Fans of Brookstone are encouraged to Like Brookstone on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and Pinterest.

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