Meijer stores welcome members of the WNBA detroit shock
May 26, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Detroit Shock News Release
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.- The entire 2008 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock team will be at Meijer stores across metro Detroit on Tuesday, June 2 to promote the 2009 WNBA season. Players and coaches will be on hand to assist customers with grocery store needs and launch the Meijer Special Ticket Offer.
The Shock team will divide up amongst four Meijer locations on Tuesday, June 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. acting as Meijer staff. The team is promoting the home opener on Monday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The game features the raising of the 2008 championship banner and a ring ceremony prior to tip-off.
Meijer receipts can be redeemed at The Palace box office or online at www.DetroitShock.com to receive free tickets to the Monday, June 8 game or Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. Shock vs. Washington Mystics game. All customers who redeem a Meijer receipt are entered in a raffle to win Shock season tickets.
"Meijer is pleased to continue our relationship with the Shock," said Frank Guglielmi, director of public relations for the Grand Rapids-based retailer. "This innovative promotion provides a great opportunity for our customers and team members to meet the Shock players and experience the excitement first-hand."
The Detroit Shock team is scheduled to be at Meijer- Auburn Hills at 800 Brown Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, Meijer- Allen Park at 3565 Fairland Blvd., Allen Park, MI 48101, Meijer- Madison Heights at 1005 East 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071 and Meijer- Flint at 2474 Hill Rd., Flint, MI 48507.
About Meijer Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer that operates 185 supercenters throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. As the inventor of the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive electronics departments, garden centers and apparel offerings. Additional information on Meijer can be found at www.meijer.com.
Tickets to both Shock home games and more information on the Meijer Special Ticket Offer is available online at www.DetroitShock.com or by phone at 248-377-0100.
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