Excerpts from a CNW/ Hbc press release

Hbc Launches 'Great Gift Experiences' For the Person Who Has Everything
- Avoid the crowds and shop online at Hbc.com -

TORONTO, Dec. 4 /CNW/ - With the holiday season fast approaching, Hbc is launching a list of unique and exclusive 'experience' gift solutions geared to creating lasting memories for that special someone. Over 40 different gift experiences in four categories including; spa, culinary, escapes and indulgences are available as part of a limited edition launch on hbc.com.

"Tired of giving the same old gifts to your friends and family," said Debbie Edwards, SVP Marketing, Hbc. "Now you can simply surf to Hbc.com and find exciting gift packages that create an experience to remember. Whether it's an in-home personal chef, a getaway to some of the finest inns in Canada or in-home spa days, Hbc has perfect ideas for the person who has everything."

Gift givers can select from an array of products that say "You deserve it" including the following:
For the gourmand who would appreciate a customized three-course epicurean feast:
Bistro Dinner at Home or Culinary Adventure [with a Chef from Canadian Personal Chef Alliance].

go to any of the following links for the offers:
1. http://www.hbc.com/giftregistryHO/
2. http://www.hbc.com/zellers/
3. http://shop.hbc.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=14458&top_category=14401&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=14457

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"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."

To find out more about our gift certificates, or to join the Chef alliance, please contact us at info@thechefalliance.com or 1 877 402 3221.