Oasis Centre Partners with LG Electronics to Bring Live Football Action from South Africa

Published June 13th, 2010 - 11:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

 

Oasis Centre, renowned retail destination for mid-range to luxury and premium shopping experience, in partnership with LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in the flat panel display and audio-video devices market, kicked-off the opening weekend of the football World Cup offering customers an opportunity to watch for free the matches telecast live from South Africa.

 

The Oasis Centre and LG Electronics have installed a giant screen in the mall’s atrium in addition to eight viewing posts in the food-court. Decorated in the colours of the participating nations, the ambience reflects the game’s dynamic energy making a visit to the mall memorable and all-inclusive for every member of the family.

 

Neelesh Bhatnagar, Director, Oasis Centre, said: “We have pulled out all stops to make the mall reverberate with the energy that the World Cup is known to generate. Our decision to partner with LG Electronics to relay the excitement of this year’s biggest sporting event from 11 June - 11 July stems from our commitment to offer a unique experience to our customers.

 

“In addition to providing the chance to watch the free live telecast of the matches, we have also roped in key retailers to offer great bargains throughout the duration of the World Cup. It will be an exciting time and we invite all our customers to visit us and enjoy an immersive retail and sporting experience.”

 

During the month-long fiesta, shoppers can also enjoy acts by entertainers and itinerants, avail specially discounted bargains, participate in a mall-wide raffle, play foosball at the numerous tables set up in the lobby or simply watch their children get their faces painted. Meanwhile, special road-shows are luring visitors with exclusive gift vouchers redeemable on purchase of LG Blue-ray Disc player.

 

Throughout the promotion, Oasis Centre is also hosting a special raffle, giving shoppers the chance to win exciting LG products as part of a weekly ‘LG Bonanza’.

Retailers participating in the World Cup promotion at Oasis Centre include Splash, Max, Q Home Décor, Beautybay, Arrow, Geekay Games, Deepak’s and E-Max. Part of the Landmark Retail umbrella, the Oasis Centre shopping mall hosts more than 80 brands that offer great value for money.