SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique Announces Two Promotions to Get Shoppers in the Holiday Spirit

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, the upscale sunglass specialty retail chain, is excited to announce two promotions to kick off the holiday shopping season that will reward shoppers with SOLSTICE gift cards on future purchases and/or a chance to win one of 12 Apple® iPad 2® tablets.

Shoppers will be rewarded for their holiday purchases with SOLSTICE's "Let It Shine" promotion which runs through December 31, 2011 or while supplies last.

• Receive a $25 SOLSTICE gift card* with a sunglass purchase of $125 or more
• Receive a $50 SOLSTICE gift card* with a sunglass purchase of $250 or more

The exclusive promotion is available at SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique stores nationwide (see full list of locations on official website) and online via the store's one-year-old e-commerce web site SOLSTICEsunglasses.com.

SOLSTICE will also kick off its first "12 Days of Shades" in-store and online promotion which runs December 12 to December 23, 2011 and provides 12 lucky shoppers the chance to win the new Apple iPad 2 by logging onto SOLSTICEsunglasses.com, SOLSTICE Facebook or by scanning the QR code using a smartphone.  Enter daily to win.  A winner will be announced at 5:00pm ET daily for 12 consecutive days on the SOLSTICE Facebook page.

"Our 'Let It Shine' and '12 Days of Shades' promotions are great ways for us to thank our customers while they are shopping for others this holiday season," said Rick Talmage, chief operating officer of Solstice Marketing Concepts, LLC.  He added, "Sunglasses really do make a thoughtful and unique gift idea and our generous return and exchange policies – both in store and online – make it easy to gift just the right pair."  

SOLSTICE offers a unique sunglass shopping experience as all of the store's sunglasses are displayed in the open and readily available for customers to try on firsthand. This open sell retail format has been hugely successful, as customers are able to touch and try on as many pairs as they like with the utmost ease and comfort.

Unlike many other sunglass retailers, SOLSTICE's open sell retail concept has made it the sunglass store of choice for celebrities as well as fashion-forward and sports-active customers.  Additionally, the sunwear experts at SOLSTICE know all the latest trends, styles, and celebrity favorites, and are always available to help customers choose sunglasses that will best suit their face shape and lifestyle.

SOLSTICE offers more luxury, designer and sport performance sunglasses than any other retailer or sunglass specialty store in the United States. With over 150 locations nationwide, and over 1,000 pairs to choose from in a variety of price points, there is a pair for everyone. Highly coveted brands available at SOLSTICE locations include:  Armani Exchange, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Carrera, Carrera X-cede, Dior, Dior Homme, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger and Yves Saint Laurent, to name a few.  

SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique is an upscale sunglass specialty chain owned and operated by Solstice Marketing Concepts (SMC), LLC, the New York City based subsidiary of the renowned Italian designer eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group. For general information and store locations, visit www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com or call SOLSTICE toll free 1-866-280-7620.

*Limit 4 per customer.  Valid on your next purchase.

SOURCE Safilo Group