Bookstore and Bear Necessities hosting holiday sales
The University Bookstore in the Memorial Union and Bear Necessities Fan Shop at the Harold Alfond Sports Arena are hosting holiday sales during the last week of the month and in December.
The University Bookstore kicks off its annual Tech the Halls celebration on Cyber Monday, Nov. 27. Shop special deals on Apple and Dell computers and pick up new accessories for holiday gift giving at the Tech Center during the week-long sale, ending Dec. 1. UMaine faculty and staff can also use payroll deduction to finance a computer over 12 months for 0% interest using payroll deduction. Some exclusions apply.
University Bookstore will host its annual Holiday Sale from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with festive savings and light refreshments. The sale will include special markdowns, new merchandise perfect for gift giving, made-in-Maine items and technology deals from the Tech Center. Spend $50 and get a choice of a “We are UMaine” knit hat or a Maine Bear ornament while supplies last.
On Dec. 12, the Bear Necessities Fan Shop will hold its annual Tinsel Tuesday sale from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. with light refreshments, complimentary gift wrapping from M Club and once-a-year markdowns on Fan Shop gear.
Shoppers also can enjoy free shipping now from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22 on all online purchases at umaine.edu/bookstore and goblackbears.com/shop.
The stores are participating in a larger campus wide food drive to benefit Black Bear Exchange. Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive an entry into a weekly drawing for a $50 Store gift card. The food drive also includes opportunities to participate in Food Frenzy with UMaine Athletics from now through Dec. 15 at home basketball and ice hockey games. The food drive will end on Dec. 15.