Banbridge photo retailer rewards early Valentine’s shoppers with free print as new research reveals locals leave cards to the last minute

A local photo retailer is helping shoppers get ahead of Valentine’s Day by offering a free photo print to those who purchase their cards in advance.

Bann Stationers & Photo Print Specialists on Rathfriland Street, a PHOTO by Fujifilm retailer, is ensuring loved-up locals make their Valentine’s Day card purchases on time by giving away a free 6x4 print with every card purchase - after new research reveals 5% of Northern Ireland partners leave purchasing a card for their other half to the day itself.

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Local photo retailer is rewarding early Valentine's Day shoppers

Available on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 of February, the offer comes as new research from Fujifilm reveals 36% of people in Northern Ireland admit they’ve suffered from full-blown Valentine’s Day card panic – that heart-stopping moment when the big day has arrived, but the card absolutely has not.

What’s behind the last-minute love loss? 38% of loved-up locals blame busy schedules are the biggest romance wrecker, while 38% admit they’re endlessly searching for a card to call “the one”, after struggling to find the right design.

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Valentine's Day card shoppers can get a FREE print

13% of those surveyed in Northern Ireland say the card designs available in shops are never quite right, with 13 of locals admitting they ordered their loved one’s card and presents too late.

To prevent a crisis amongst couples this February, local partners simply need to visit Bann Stationers & Photo Print Specialists on Rathfriland Street on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 of February and purchase a Valentine’s Day card to receive a complimentary 6x4 photo print – the perfect, personalised gift for their other half.

Banbridge customers access unique digital designs which are printed using Fujifilm’s technology, with the option to create instant photo cards directly from a camera roll.

Marcus McLean at Bann Stationers & Photo Print Specialists, said: “This Valentine’s Day, we want to take the stress out of finding the perfect card at the last minute, which is why we’re offering a free print for everyone who doesn’t leave purchasing their Valentine’s Day cards to the day itself.

“Our instant photo greeting card offer is a simple way to turn a moment of panic into something thoughtful, personal and genuinely from the heart – before the day arrives!”

Bann Stationers & Photo Print Specialists offers a range of photo printing services in-store and online, using the latest technology by Fujifilm. PHOTO by Fujifilm retailers offer a wide range of services – such as personalised gifts to restoring old and damaged photos, and professional printing. Fujifilm has been supporting local business owners since 1996 and boasts independent retail partners throughout the UK and Ireland, from Nottingham to Newhaven.

For more information about Bann Stationers & Photo Print Specialists, please email [email protected].

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