It Pays to Shop at Banana

Friday, September 3, 2010

Customers shopping at Banana Republic, the upscale division of San Francisco–based Gap Inc., in the United States and Canada over the Labor Day weekend have a shot at winning their salary in one lump sum. Customers shopping in Banana Republic stores receive a game piece that includes discounts off their weekend purchases. The grand-prize winner will win his or her salary (up to $100,000, with a minimum payout of $50,000) in a one-time payment. The company has been polling its Facebook fans to see what they would do if they won. Most said they would take a dream vacation or pay off their debts. And some said they would start a business or stockpile the cash.