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23 Jul 2012

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Mary Mallard

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Pick Your Own August PowerPerks
Make summer last with August PowerPerks

August is on its way, and that means the end of summer vacations and the beginning of back-to-school preparation. But don’t let the fun stop now! Vote for your two favorite August PowerPerks to make summer last a little longer.

Famous Footwear™

Who doesn’t like a new pair of shoes now and then? This is the perfect time to grab some end-of-season deals on sandals that you can still wear for another month or two. Famous Footwear™ and FamousFootwear.com are perfect for the frugal shoe shopper. They frequently run a buy one, get one 50% off sale, and their prices are much lower than regular department stores. If you’d like to grab up to 5% cash back online or in-store, vote for Famous Footwear, and you’ll have more than happy feet. You’ll have a happy wallet, too!

Office Max®

Ah, back-to-school season is on its way. Why not make the whole experience a little less painful (for you, at least) by earning up to 5% back? Head to Office Max® or OfficeMax.com to find everything your young scholars need. Stock up on pencils, loose leaf paper, folders and notebooks. And if you’re like me, you’ll have no trouble finding some office supplies for yourself. Neon Post-It® notes, anyone? Vote for Office Max so you can grab your school supplies list and be on your way to earning up to 5% cash back.

American Eagle Outfitters®

American Eagle Outfitters® is one of my favorite stores. They have a great clearance section, there’s always a sale going on, and you can buy entire outfits in one store. There’s men’s and women’s clothing, so you’ll have no problem pleasing everyone. If this wins you’ll be getting up to 5% back online and in-store, which is the kind of win that will have you soaring come school-shopping time.

Sports Authority®

Sports Authority® is a one-stop shop for everything sports related, and they have really good buys on clearance, too. If you haven’t taken a summer vacation yet, August is a great time to go. It’s the last chance to get out and do some hiking, biking or camping before the kids go back to school. And let’s not forget the sports tryouts coming up. Soccer, football, cross country and field hockey all require some kind of equipment. Why not get everything in one fell swoop, and receive up to 5% back while you’re at it? You can, by selecting Sports Authority in the poll below.

Barnes & Noble®

Summer reading lists? Beach books? Travel board games? You’ve got them all covered with Barnes & Noble® and BN.com. They have a huge variety of books, from travel to cooking, and for audiences ranging from pre-school to college and beyond. My mom swears by her NOOK™, and always finds her favorite reads on BN.com. Vote for Barnes & Noble this month and you could earn up to 5% back on your school and pleasure reading purchases online and in-store.

Vote for your favorite three August PowerPerks options below between now and Monday, July 30th at midnight EST using the poll below.

Next month, you’ll earn PowerPerks at the two most popular retailers by vote. PowerPerks is all about giving you a voice in selecting these special rewards and helping you find added value every single day. Also, be on the look out for a change to PowerPerks that will make this rewards bonus even better!


What are you voting for? Why? Convince your fellow PerkStreeters in the comments below.

27 Comments
  • Lacey

    With the start of the school year coming up, Office Max received my vote. 

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  • Machell

    I always need ink for my printer or ink pens ! Office max gets my vote

  • Josiahmouse

    Famous footwear is wear I go for great shoes and great deals on those shoes.

  • Bmorerush23

    I am a Sportman so Sports Authority, is the place for me!

  • Venus

    Staples seem to have better price than Office Max. Maybe I just didn’t know better.
    My kids needs new shoes, so, I am going for Famous Footwear :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeffsasse Jeff Sasse

    Sports Authority has great clothes for the upcoming school year.  Pick SA!!

  • Sam

    I vote for pay at the pump gas

  • http://twitter.com/Gr4ck3L Grackel

    Vote for your favorite *three* August PowerPerks options below between now andMonday, July 30th at midnight EST using the poll below.
    Only lets me pick 2. Decisions, decisions.

  • Bethany

    Barnes & Noble all the way!!! I’m a nerd so I shop there a ton.

  • Trnttmrphy

    I chose Office Max as my vote, with school around the corner.  I will be stopping here more often.

  • Greenobsidian

    With the neverending school supply list about to enter my nightmares and wallet, Office Max will be a great choice. And since the public library said my daughter is now number 72 on the waiting list for a required reading book for school… well, we may just have to pick that up at Barnes and Noble.

  • Ejenks22

    August is the start of all fall sports – time to buy equipment!!

  • Wildgentlesoul

    I vote for Barnes and Noble please. Thank you! :)

  • tam

    I don’t shop at any of these because they are all 2 hours away, so none  of them get my vote
     

  • Andrew

     Honestly people they go over why they can’t do gas every time the poll comes out! I would like it too but its not a good business decision so lets all just move on please?!?!

  • K Verrengia86

    why cant they do pay at the pump perks? I missed that convo…

  • K Verrengia86

    I had the same issue…anyone else only able to choose 2?

  • Lorak2000

    Same here,  Only allowed 2?

  • Lorak2000

    Same here but we have to drive that far for doctor appointments occasionally, and lucky for us August is that month.  Otherwise it sucks not being able to take advantage of many of these.

  • guest

    same issue also

  • Billiegirlk

    School, school, school. New shoes and school supplies means I vote for Office Max and Famous Footwear.

  • Itisallofus

    Apparently our responses mean nothing – everyone says gas but you only see other banks giving that as a reward - stingy = out of business    WATCH THE NEWS MUCH

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_THEQNHZK4OBXSSQFHEJTD2KNBM Chris

    Powerperks is pointless. I have too many Bills to shop at places like these anymore.  Gas, Family Dollars,  Dollar Generals,Targets or Wal-Marts are the only places I can afford to go to. Power Perks are for the very Rich people.

    Oh well..still beats paying Debit Card fees.

  • http://dailyperk.perkstreet.com/ PerkStreet Mary

    Hi K,

    We can’t offer perks at places like grocery stores and gas stations because it isn’t financially feasible, but we do try our best to offer merchants that are diverse and nationally available.

    -Mary
    Mary Mallard
    PerkStreet Financial

  • http://dailyperk.perkstreet.com/ PerkStreet Mary

    Don’t forget, you can also access these retailers online as well as in-store! 

    -Mary

  • http://dailyperk.perkstreet.com/ PerkStreet Mary

    We can’t offer PowerPerks on places like grocery stores and gas stations because it isn’t financially feasible. You do earn up to 1% on them every time you use your PerkStreet card as credit, though!

    -Mary

  • http://dailyperk.perkstreet.com/ PerkStreet Mary

    Chris,

    Paying your bills is definitely first and foremost. I’m sorry that you aren’t able to utilize our PowerPerks right now, but do want to recognize you for making smart decisions with your money. 

    These PowerPerks are designed to make you feel a little better about treating yourself when you can afford to, but we certainly don’t want you spending money not budgeted for discretionary spending at PowerPerks locations. 

    - Mary

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