hhgregg extends acceptance of Circuit City gift cards

INDIANAPOLIS Electronics retailer hhgregg announced that it will continue to accept Circuit City gift cards for hhgregg purchases through Super Bowl Sunday weekend, which ends Feb. 1, 2009.

Through the duration of the holiday season and until Super Bowl Sunday, hhgregg will accept Circuit City gift cards that, upon verification of the gift card balance, can be applied toward any hhgregg purchase. The gift card value will be good toward up to 20 percent of the total hhgregg product purchase price and is not available for use on hhgregg.com.

“We are continuing this promotion as a way to demonstrate hhgregg’s superior customer service and to assist those who may be impacted by other retailer’s store closures,” said Jeff Pearson, vp of marketing at hhgregg. “Consumers can now use their Circuit City gift card balance toward electronics, as well as appliances and mattresses that are available at hhgregg. Because of hhgregg’s professionally-trained, consultative sales force, customers will learn more about these products in advance of their purchase decision.”