Released on = November 9, 2006, 12:47 pm

Press Release Author = Steve Lones / Great Occasion

Industry = Retail

Press Release Summary = Just in time for the holiday season, Great Occasions
introduces its new line of pre-lit artificial Christmas trees & holiday décor; plus
a newly-redesigned Web site, which can be found at http://www.greatoccasions.com/.


Press Release Body = "Our mission is to provide customers with realistic, quality
artificial trees and holiday home décor that can be ordered from the comfort of
their homes," said Steve Lones, Great Occasions President and CEO. "By offering
free shipping, no hassle returns, and other money and time-saving benefits, we
present an exceptional value to time-pressed folks getting ready for the holidays."
Artificial Christmas tree sales showed a 10 percent growth year over year in the
past five years, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, with U.S.
consumers purchasing 9.2 million artificial Christmas trees and spending $665
million in that time. Their growing popularity is attributed to several factors
including absence of mess and fire-hazards, ease of storage, and longevity, which
saves money over time.
Great Occasions' Web site serves as a one-stop shop for pre-lit artificial Christmas
trees and related holiday décor. One of its most prominent, exclusive features is
the "Christmas Tree Locator" which allows customers to find the tree that fits their
exact specifications in the way of style, height, profile, and lighting options.
Customers can choose from nearly 20 varieties of quality artificial trees including
fir, pine, and spruce; heights that span from two to 14', in profiles ranging from
slender to full. Professionally-strung lights are optional and come in clear
and multi-colored. The site's "Product Viewer" enables visitors to zoom in and out
on images, and view them from various angles. Artificial pre-lit tree instructions
demonstrate easy, 3 step assembly instructions with full-color photos and text.

Great Occasions offers a comprehensive line of sturdy, indoor and outdoor holiday
décor including:

.Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees - constructed for easy assembly and disassembly.
Quality artificial trees are available in variety of styles, heights and profiles.
Professionally-strung lights hide wires and show more lights.

.Yard Art - fully detailed, lighted figures including characters from the beloved
television classics "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Peanuts"; plus biblical
images.

.Wreaths and Garland- pre-lit clear and multi-colored, in a variety of styles and
sizes.

.Fontanini Nativity Sets and Villages-collectible figurines made by fourth
generation Fontanini family members in the Italian village of Bagni di Lucca,
located in the foothills of Tuscany.

.Christmas lights and accessories in a wide variety.

Customers can also take advantage of:
.discounts of 10% off everything in stock (through November 23, 2006) and free
shipping on orders of $25 or more (on-going);
.returns on most items within 90 days (must be in original condition with original
packaging);
.24/7 customer service;
.store credit lookup which allows customers to see their credit balance with a few
mouse clicks;
.an e-newsletter which contains special offers, new product information, and gift
ideas;
.on site order tracking.


Web Site = http://www.greatoccasions.com

Contact Details = PH: 214.257.8657 or Steve@GreatOccasions.com