Shop Aberdeen has unveiled the full range of unique discounts and offers available for the event this weekend – with the number of city centre retailers taking part soaring to almost 50.
Bargain hunters will be able to enjoy a host of savings from 10% to as much as 70% on a huge range of goods and items from fashion to sportswear, health and beauty to Christmas decorations.
And several of the 47 shops taking part will also offer free gifts with purchases for the first Shop Aberdeen event, which will run from this Thursday, October 24, to Sunday, October 27.
And to make Shop Aberdeen even more exciting one lucky bargain hunter could win a £200 Aberdeen Gift Card in a special competition over the weekend.
Aberdeen Inspired, which is staging the campaign to boost “bricks and mortar” retailers in the heart of the Granite City, said it was delighted with the response from businesses, as it today published online the full list of shops taking part and the deals they are offering.
You can find the details of shops joining in and their Shop Aberdeen offerings here
Among the stores is The Green House in the Bon Accord Centre which is offering a 20% discount on all Christmas trees, decorations, lights, cards and Christmas dinosaurs. There is also a free Gonk worth £3.99 for the first 100 customers.
David Shiach, of The Green House, said: “With so much doom and gloom surrounding bricks and mortar retailing, it’s great to be part of an event that helps to showcase all the great businesses that still populate the city centre.
“We have found that customers still love to see and feel the quality of products available and a rake around the shops in search of inspiration definitely beats endless lonely scrolling!
“Shop Aberdeen provides a bit of focus at the start of the festive season and with every retailer offering bargains over the long weekend there is even more good value on offer for shoppers.”
His enthusiasm is shared by Max Bruce, owner of Craigdon Mountain Sports, which is offering a 15% discount on all full-price items for the Shop Aberdeen weekend.
He said: "We're thrilled to be participating in the Aberdeen Inspired retailing promotions. As a local business, we believe in working together with our neighbours to create a vibrant and exciting shopping experience for everyone.
“We're looking forward to welcoming new and returning customers to our store, showcasing our latest products, and offering exceptional service. Aberdeen city has so much to offer, and we're proud to be a part of it."
Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: “To have 47 retailers sign up for a new concept like Shop Aberdeen underlines the enthusiasm and hunger they have for initiatives which can bring more people into the city centre and, more importantly, boost the spend for businesses in these tough times.
“Those taking part have risen to the occasion with so many unique discounts and special offers that I am sure people will enjoy and, hopefully, take full advantage of. Our hope is that people will rediscover the joy of shopping in person in the city centre.
“It would be wonderful to see people from not just Aberdeen, but across the north-east come into town for this special weekend in their regional city. The underlying message is to help our city centre not just survive, but thrive. So, please, Shop Aberdeen.”
To celebrate the launch of the Shop Aberdeen weekend, Aberdeen Inspired is offering the chance to win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £200!
To enter, follow @abdninspired on Instagram, like our post about the gift card competition, snap and post a photo at your favourite Aberdeen store or showcase a product you love, tag us, and use #ShopAberdeen for a chance to win!
Entries close at 10am on Monday, 28th October, and the lucky winner will be chosen at random.
To find out more about Shop Aberdeen visit aberdeeninspired.com/shopaberdeen