While the holiday season has most shoppers struggling to find time to buy their gifts, some travelers can breathe a small sigh of relief thanks to the Gifts to Go program at LaGuardia Airport.
Since 2005, Gifts to Go at LaGuardia’s Food & Shops has been helping travelers take care of their holiday shopping needs at the convenience of their own busy schedules. As a courtesy to shoppers, those that are a part of the Gifts to Go program display special holiday-themed tables in front of their stores, offering different gifts for everyone.
“The goal is to help busy travelers make smart and convenient gift choices throughout the holiday season,” said Lillian Tan, vice president and manager of MarketPlace Development at LaGuardia Airport.
According to Tan, the idea for Gifts to Go came about after a very successful summer sidewalk promotion was expanded for the holidays. There are over 30 shops and restaurants at LaGuardia, distributed throughout departure and arrival areas.
Popular retailers such as Borders, The Body Shop, and Taxco Sterling are among participating companies. In these stores at the airport, shoppers will be able to purchase gifts such as jewelry, electronics, bath and body products, apparel, toys and more – all at the same prices as a regular store.
“There is a street pricing policy in effect to make sure that the stores at LaGuardia charge the same as non-airport locations,” said Tan. “The Brookstone at LaGuardia will charge the same prices as the Brookstone at Queens Center Mall.”
The Food and Shops will be launching special deals and discounts throughout the remainder of the holiday season. During the week of Thanksgiving, shoppers will be given a free Taxco Sterling silver snowflake necklace, valued at $45, with a $100 purchase from any combination of retail stores at the Food & Shops. The festive holiday necklace serves as the perfect gift for a friend or family member or as a treat for yourself, said Tan.
Gifts to Go will also be circulating a coupon later this month offering shoppers a 20 percent discount to use at many retail stores and restaurants at the Food & Shops inside the airport. The coupon will be available in print at the terminal as well as on the Food & Shops web site at www.shoplaguardia.com.
The Gifts to Go program will be in place until December 31. Shoppers can follow the Food & Shops on Twitter @shoplaguardia to receive the latest information and special offers.
