- Magical holiday windows can display your image courtesy of latest IBM technology - TORONTO, Dec. 5 /CNW/ - The countdown to the holidays has begun, and the Bay invites Canadians to enjoy the magic of the season while they shop for all the people on their list. The Bay offers holiday shoppers everything from fragrances, to 'a Christmas story' set of four egg-nog mugs, not to mention a large selection of ornaments, decorations and everything in between. 1. The Bay's Christmas Street department features ornaments, trees, garland, lights, nutcrackers, stockings and decorative accessories. Whether you're starting fresh or just putting the final touches on your holiday décor, the Bay's Christmas Street, is sure to make any space feel and look festive. 2. Animated Christmas windows featuring five windows filled with a Victorian themed Christmas with Santa, his elves, the North Pole and even the town square on Christmas Eve. A tradition since 1914, the holiday windows sends on lookers away with nostalgic and warm sentiments. 3. One-stop shopping and convenience: from plasma televisions to Be Bratz dolls, I-Pods and even Jones New York cashmere sweaters, you only need one store to find everything on your list. For the holidays, beauty at the Bay offers shoppers exclusive fragrances from YSL's Elle, Dior's Poison and a special Lancome gift with purchase. With a huge assortment of gift sets, expert consultants and free gift wrapping, the Bay's cosmetics departments has the perfect gift solution for any one on your list. 4. Christmas in the City Event on December 8th in six flagship stores across the country. With Santa making an appearance, the Christmas in the City event is sure to entice all the Christmas senses. Have your photo taken with the big man, or learn the delicate techniques of cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus all while enjoying storewide savings; the Bay brings it all to you. 5. The Bay is spreading festive cheer among children, adults, and even technology buffs, with the latest Christmas window technology from IBM. For the first time ever, the Bay's famous Christmas windows could include your image. Using new technology from IBM, a high-tech sensor will capture the image of a passers-by and project it into the window. The results can also be printed on a 4x6 holiday postcard compliments of the Bay. The windows at both the downtown Toronto and Vancouver locations are using the IBM developed technology as a part of their Christmas displays. With its hi-tech sensor capability, the system reacts when it senses a customer touching the graphic display. "Giving is our theme. No matter what you're looking for, even if it's just a little holiday fun, you will find it at the Bay," said Gord Sonnenberg, Senior Vice President, Merchandise Operations. Hbc is Canada's largest diversified general merchandise retailer, operating in department store (the Bay), mass merchandise (Zellers), specialty (Home Outfitters and Designer Depot) and discount (Fields) formats. With more than 580 retail outlets and nearly 70,000 associates located in every province in Canada, Hbc provides Canadians with stylish, quality merchandise at great value, through retail banners focused on exceptional customer service. Hbc is a Canadian retail leader in corporate social responsibility. The fifth annual Hbc CSR report can be found at www.hbc.com.
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