Staples readies We Love Teachers contest
By Derek Winkler
Office supply chain Staples Canada is preparing a national contest promotion for teacher timed to coincide with back-to-school season. The “We Love Teachers Contest,” now in its second year, will run from Aug. 14 to Sept. 14. Consumers can nominate a teacher at <http://www.staples.ca/weloveteachers>. Eight winner will receive a $1,000 Staples gift card to spend on classroom supplies or technology, as well as a $500 gift card from Reitmans. The winners will be announced on World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5.
“We have supported Canadians with back-to-school since 1991 and know that teachers turn to us to stock up their classrooms,” said Rachel Huckle, president of Staples Canada. “We understand that many teachers are spending out of pocket, not just for their classroom, but also to outfit their own families, so our aim is to offer the best value to help make it easy and fun.”