RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move to help
consumers stretch their dollars during the important back to school shopping
season, Circuit City stores across California will invite shoppers to
celebrate a 'Sales Tax Holiday' August 9-10, 2008.
During the weekend, Circuit City will absorb the cost of state and local
sales taxes for all purchases made in all of its 95 California stores. The
savings for shoppers, averaging eight percent, will be in addition to seasonal
sales promotions already underway.
'We've seen shoppers enjoy the savings during sales tax holidays in other
states around the country and we want to offer that same opportunity to
consumers in California,' said John T. Harlow, executive vice president and
chief operating officer at Circuit City Stores, Inc. 'Especially during this
time of high energy prices, we know that hard-working families need to make
every dollar count this time of year.'
Circuit City stores in California have beefed-up inventories in
anticipation of the weekend, and are extending store operating hours to
accommodate shoppers. Statewide, store hours on Saturday will be 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. and on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
California news organizations are invited to visit local Circuit City
stores prior to, or during the 'Sales Tax Holiday.' Circuit City can offer
friendly, knowledgeable store personnel, back to school shopping tips and
great visuals. Writers and editors can contact their local stores directly,
or arrange a store visit by contacting the Circuit City media relations
department:
About Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC) is a leading specialty retailer of
consumer electronics and related services. The domestic segment operates
through 699 Superstores and 9 outlet locations in 158 U.S. markets. The
international segment operates through approximately 800 retail stores and
dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at
www.circuitcity.com, www.thesource.ca and www.firedog.com.
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SOURCE Circuit City Stores, Inc.
