Christmas isn’t Christmas, without Odel

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Whether you are grabbing a last minute Christmas bargain or just taking a ‘crazy pic’ on Santa’s knee, there’s something for everyone this Christmas at Odel

When the lights start twinkling in Odel’s flagship store in Alexandra Place, it’s a sure sign that Christmas has come to Colombo. From the very beginning the shopping experience at Odel’s has been synonymous with innovative style, fashion and trend, and in this year’s “Season of Giving” shoppers will experience just that and so much more.

“Shopping at Odel has never been more exciting and rewarding,” says founder and CEO Otara Gunawardene. “We believe that it must be made in to a memorable experience. With that in mind our team has gone to great lengths to ensure that visitors have a lot to look forward to, in addition to the huge variety of products stocked especially for the Christmas season.” In the true spirit of Christmas giving, on 22 December, every shopper making a purchase over Rs. 10,000 can receive a ‘Fortune Bonbon’. For those who have yet to put up their Christmas tree, Odel has special offers on its stylish and very affordable Christmas decorations that are not to be missed, and the Homeware department has gift ideas and items that will bring the definitive Odel style to any home. For sugar and spice and all things nice, shoppers can do no better than visit the Delight confectionary store on the ground floor. Christmas yummies can be pre-ordered and there is a range of beautiful hampers that will warm the heart of any ardent “foodie”. To further make the shopping experience as enjoyable and stress free as possible, Odel’s has taken care of the practicalities too, like extending their car park at Alexandra Place and also offering a dedicated cab service to those who can’t bear the idea of driving in the Christmas traffic. There is also no need to worry about the hassle of wrapping, as the gift-wrapping service staff will be on hand with bows and sparkles to make your presents, presentable. To further enhance the festive atmosphere, Christmas tunes and reminders of in-store activities are provided by E-fm radio who will be broadcasting live at the store throughout December. Tune in for special Odel promotions and win gifts and prizes. You can also nominate a gift for someone you love at Odel that they would like to own and they can win it Odel has even thought of the “Christmas Grinch-ers” who hate shopping at this time of year! There are prizes to be won for the best “crazy pic” taken in the store and posted onto Odel’s Facebook page, either with or without the store Santa. Corporates can also get in on the fun, by entering the “Best Christmas Tree” competition. Prizes will be given for the picture with the most “Likes” and also the most creative tree as judged by Odel’s staff. Those who use Odel décor will have a special advantage! Odel’s display of colours, tastes, sights and sounds this Christmas, is all about bringing a bit of luxury and decadence to every visitor in the store, no matter what their budget may be. The Odel Alexandra Place store is open till 10 p.m. every day, and other stores will be doing the same from 14 to 23 December.