Future Shop readies Ultimate Dorm contest
By Adnews Staff
Electronics retailer Future Shop is preparing a back-to-school contest called the "Ultimate Dorm." Beginning on Aug. 29, six students in each of seven cities will compete to win a collection of electronics with which to outfit their dorm room. The participants will spend five days in a transparent living space surrounded by electronic merchandise in a high-traffic area of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Once the contest begins, live video of the contestants will be carried on the Future Shop website. The participants will compete in a series of challenges, leading to one winner per city. The winner will receive the contents of the living space. Potential players can enter the contest at <http://www.futureshop.ca> until Aug. 19. Participants in the five-day challenges will be selected by a random draw.