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Thu. December 11, 2008; Posted: 11:23 AM
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TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- SC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- << Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix wows shoppers with great gifts, convenient hours and services >>

Last-minute holiday shopping without the stress? In one convenient trip to Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, holiday shoppers can choose from hundreds of amazing and affordable gift ideas including weekend spa getaways, author J.K. Rowling's new release, the latest in digital cameras, games and toys, plus exclusive gift ideas like Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers fragrances.

With more than 1,120 stores across Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix makes it easier than ever to find the perfect gift for that 'special someone,' mom and dad, the kids, friends, party hosts, the boss, or an office gift exchange - and all the fixings to wrap it up beautifully!

"Shoppers Drug Mart has become a great destination for holiday giving ideas including toys and electronics, best-selling books, gourmet chocolates and home décor," says Tammy Smitham, Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs. "More than ever before, Shoppers Drug Mart is an easy and convenient holiday shopping destination for gifts and home entertaining."

<< Here's a sampling of what's in store for December holiday shoppers: Beauty: - Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers fragrances let you flaunt your individuality with a wide range of notes (30ml, $49 each or set of 5 x 10 ml, $62) - Calvin Klein coffret set includes five Calvin Klein scents like Obsession, Eternity and CK One ($49) - Fragrance Sampler -10 popular fragrance samples in one gift set and a voucher to redeem for a full-size favourite (10ml set $70) - A range of beautiful cosmetic items and gift sets from Quo, GOSH, Boots No7, Smashbox and more (prices vary) Books: - Tales of Beedle the Bard - JK Rowling's new post-Harry Potter release ($10.87) - Stephenie Meyer books Twilight, the current movie phenomenon, and New Moon (prices vary) - A host of other best-sellers at considerable savings (selection/prices vary by store) Electronics & Toys: - Sony Cyber-shot digital camera complete with optical view finder and the ability to view images on a full HD screen ($179.99) and Mercury digital photo frame which plays music and comes with wireless remote control ($79.99) - Jumbo Remote can control up to eight devices and is compatible with most major brands ($9.99) - 44-Key Musical Keyboard lets you record and play back with program editing ($34.99) and the Kids Digital Camera with a full colour LCD display and kid-friendly controls ($39.99) are great gift ideas for the kids - Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition ($39.99) and classic Rubik's Cube ($11.99) Hostess Gifts/Holiday Entertaining: - Life Brand holiday collections: wine gums and licorice allsorts in decorative canisters ($7.99) and luxury European biscuit collection ($9.99) - Le Chocolat 100% Belgian chocolate collections: holiday, deluxe, dark, nut & chocolate, mendiant, mini truffles ($7.99-$9.99) and decadent 85g slabs ($4.99) - Life Brand Holiday Blend gourmet coffee ($4.99) and premium tea collections ($9.99) - Moda stemless red wine glasses or bottle opener set ($14.99 each) Indulgence: - Life Experiences gift cards offer pampering weekend getaways with exclusive packages at a variety of destinations across Canada, like the Scandinavian Spa at Blue Mountain (prices vary) - Gift Cards offer everything from entertainment and dining to clothing and electronics >>

*Prices may vary by location and promotional activities.

Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix offers convenient holiday shopping at more than 1,120 locations across Canada, with more than 400 locations open until midnight or 24 hours. Additional convenient services include Canada Post outlets at more than 455 stores and on-site digital photo development in more than 500 stores. Individual store hours and services can be found online using the Store Locator at www.shoppersdrugmart.ca or www.pharmaprix.ca.

About Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. The Company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Québec). With more than 1,120 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores operating in prime locations in each province and two territories, the Company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada. The Company also licenses or owns more than 25 medical clinic pharmacies operating under the name Shoppers Simply Pharmacy (Pharmaprix Simplement Santé in Québec) and two luxury beauty destinations operating as Murale. As well, the Company owns and operates 66 Shoppers Home Health Care stores, making it the largest Canadian retailer of home health care products and services. In addition to its retail store network, the Company owns Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Inc., a provider of specialty drug distribution, pharmacy and comprehensive patient support services, and MediSystem Technologies Inc., a provider of pharmaceutical products and services to long-term care facilities in Ontario and Alberta. For more information, visit www.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

SOURCE: Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation

SOURCE: PHARMAPRIX

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