Omaha Steaks Announces Holiday Shipping Deadlines and Last-Minute Gift Giving Options

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Dec 08, 2014, 08:00 ET

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Steaks today announced that orders received by Thursday, Dec. 18, will deliver in time for the holidays.

The Omaha, Nebraska-based company, which has been offering gift packages of steaks and assorted gourmet foods for five generations, has long been the "go to" gift for American consumers. The variety of gift packages available, the direct delivery to the gift recipient and ease of shopping by phone, online or in Omaha Steaks stores nationwide make the company a solid choice for one-stop, stress-free gift giving.

With only a few weeks left before the holiday's retailers like Omaha Steaks are encouraging customers to place orders before Dec. 18 in order to guarantee delivery before Christmas. Orders can be placed later with additional charges for second day air or even overnight delivery on Dec. 22. In response to consumer demand Omaha Steaks retail stores will also offer extended hours beginning Dec. 8 through Dec. 23, remaining open until 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

The company also offers gift cards and e-gift cards for instant last-minute gift giving. They can be purchased online at www.OmahaSteaks.com and emailed directly to the recipient with a personal greeting.

"Food gifts provide an experience, an occasion and reason to celebrate with family and friends which is what makes them the 'go to' gift for many holiday shoppers," said Omaha Steaks Senior Vice President Todd Simon. "They are never the wrong size or color and are always sure to please."

According to CardHub.com gift cards are becoming the most popular type of holiday present as well as the go-to gift for most other special occasions, not just a last minute gifting solution. More than 80 percent of consumers planned to purchase a gift card in 2013 with 9 percent increase projected for 2014.

The variety of gift packages available, the direct delivery to the gift recipient with guaranteed arrival and ease of shopping by phone, online or in Omaha Steaks stores continue to make Omaha Steaks popular with holiday shoppers nationwide.

About Omaha Steaks

Founded in 1917, Omaha Steaks is a fifth-generation, family-owned company known nationwide for the finest in USDA-approved, grain fed beef and gourmet foods. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation's largest direct response marketer of beef and gourmet foods available through multiple marketing channels including by phone at 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.

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