rewards programs

Counting Down to March Break? #UGOWallet Can Help!

March 9, 2015 By Lena

With March Break just around the corner, chances are, you fall into one of the following categories:

1) Yay! It’s vacay time! Time to pack the flip flops and sunscreen – we’re off to the beach!
2) Woo hoo! It’s staycay time! Visiting some local gems and keeping the kiddos out of trouble!
3) Damn. Is it March Break again? The malls and cinemas will be packed with rambunctious kids.

However you feel about March Break, for parents, there’s a ton of planning involved. Whether it’s hitting the stores to purchase last-minute vacation essentials, or stocking up on groceries to feed around-the-clock-hungry kids, chances are, you’ll be running around this week.

So, why not accept a little help from UGO?

UGO Wallet is a digital wallet app that lets you get reward points and pay with your phone. You can pay using the participating credit cards you’ve added to your UGO Wallet, wherever Visa payWave or MasterCard PayPass is available. You can also get and redeem PC points at stores that participate in the PC Plus program when you use your participating credit card.

Want to learn more? Join us for the #UGOWallet Twitter Chat!
We’ll show you how to lighten your load by adding credit cards and loyalty cards to your UGO Wallet. To thank you for participating, we’ve got 3 x $100 PC Gift Cards to give away!

RSVP below for your chance to win, and see you on Thursday afternoon! …

Last Minute Shopping? It’s an #airmilesshops Twitter Party!

December 4, 2014 By Lena

Tick tock, tick tock. That’s the sound of the clock, counting down the days… hours… minutes left for you to complete your holiday shopping. So, how are you doing with that list? Have you crossed off all the names yet?

Reality: Last minute shopping happens.

Take a deep breath. And then log onto www.airmilesshops.com. With over 75 bonus offers from popular online stores, Collectors can earn more rewards on their holiday shopping, and find more great gift ideas for everyone on their holiday shopping list.

So, who are you shopping for this season? Because we’ve got you covered. With over 175 major brand name stores, including Sears, The Apple Store Canada, Dell Canada, Chapters Indigo, Amazon.ca, Bose, Victoria’s Secret, ALDO Canada, Toys “R” Us, Old Navy Canada and more – you can find the very best gifts quickly and conveniently. And while you’re making wishes come true, you’re also rewarding yourself! Remember, www.airmilesshops.ca is the ONLY online AIR MILES shopping mall that gives Collectors the ability to earn reward miles. Earning AIR MILES reward miles while shopping online through airmilesshops.ca is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Step One: Sign In – Sign in with your AIR MILES Collector Number and click “Shop Now”
Step Two: Shop – You will be taken to the retailer’s online site and shop as you normally would
Step Three: Earn – When you check out you will earn AIR MILES reward miles on your purchase!

Looking for a little last minute shopping inspiration? Join us for the #airmilesshops Twitter Party!
On Monday, December 8th at 8:00pm EST, we’ll share our best shopping tips and tricks for finding the perfect last minute gifts. To thank you for attending, we’ll be giving away six (6) stunning holiday prize packs, filled with the hottest, on-trend products from AIR MILES’ most popular retail partners! (See our official rules here.)

RSVP below for a chance to win – and be sure to bring your wish list to the party! …

March Break Madness: Join the #CAAChat!

February 26, 2014 By Lena

If you had a chance to join our super fun #FamilyTravelCA Chat last night, you’ll know that half the fun was having @CAASCO as our amazing prize sponsor! Now I know y’all know all about CAA’s 24/7 roadside assistance, but did you know that CAA offers Member-exclusive savings and rewards on gas, clothing, movie passes, restaurants, attraction tickets, hotels, travel services, insurance and so much more? It’s true!

And… those exclusive savings could really come in handy if you’re staying in the city this March Break! Join us for the #CAAChat on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 between 12-1 EST. If you’re looking to make the most out of March Break with fun family activities (and maybe a prize or two), you won’t want to miss it.

So what does CAA have up their sleeve? Oh, only the best suggestions for family activities over March Break, road trip survival tips, staycation ideas, ways to save money and more. For full details, pop on over to CAA’s blog.

Tweet with us and you’ll have a chance to win one of the amazing prizes up for grabs, including CAA Memberships valued at $70, gift cards to CAA partners such as East Side Mario’s, Payless Shoe Source and more, plus the GRAND PRIZE of a $500 CAA travel voucher!

No RSVP is required; simply follow @CAASCO, tune into the conversation and include the #CAAChat hashtag in your tweets. Good luck everyone, and see you on Tuesday afternoon!

Want it? You Could Win It!

May 22, 2013 By Lena

Picture It: You’re at your favourite store, have selected your heart’s desire, and are in line at the checkout waiting to complete your purchase. The cashier scans your merchandise, and after announcing the total, asks in a detached voice – “AIR MILES?”

Well, at least she asked, right? Because when was the last time an online retailer asked if you collect AIR MILES rewards miles? Oh, that would be never.

Friends, it’s time to take matters into your own hands.

Now listen up, because once I tell you about this nifty little website, it will forever change the way you shop online – especially if you’re an AIR MILES collector. The kicker? It couldn’t be more simple!

Here’s what you do:

Step One: Visit airmilesshops.ca and sign in with your AIR MILES Collector Number.
Step Two: Select the retailer you want to shop with and shop as you normally would on their site.
Step Three: When you check out, you will earn AIR MILES reward miles on your purchase!*

(*Earn 1 AIR MILES reward mile for every $20 CDN that you spend per transaction per online store excluding shipping, handling and taxes.)

See? All you have to do is remember to sign in through the portal and you’ll automatically earn rewards. And since your privacy and security is of the utmost importance, each and every retailer that is under the “virtual roof” of airmilesshops.ca uses a secure SSL checkout. Hence, you’ll always have peace of mind when shopping online.

Curious about the participating brands? You should be! You’ll have a choice of over 100 major brand name stores, including Sears, The Apple Store Canada, Dell Canada, Chapters Indigo, Amazon.ca, eBay.ca, Lands’ End, LL Bean, Expedia, Bose, Victoria’s Secret and Hotels.com – just to name a few. My picks: ALDO Canada, Toys “R” Us, Old Navy Canada and Lancôme Canada, of course. BONUS: Top US retailers available through airmilesshops.ca include Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and JC Penny. Now that’s a rewarding cross-border shopping trip….