VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Contacts Inc. (TSX:COA) (Stockholm:COA) the world's largest online retailer of eyeglasses and contact lenses announced today that it has launched a major 4th of July eyeglasses sale on CoastalContacts.com
The sale runs until midnight on July 4th, 2011 and offers consumers eyeglasses at $38 or three pairs for $99. The offer includes frames and lenses.
"Coastal wants to celebrate the 4th of July with our customers across the United States by making this unprecedented eyeglasses offer," stated Roger Hardy, Coastal's Founder and CEO. "We are excited to provide this opportunity to new and repeat customers, to demonstrate that it is possible to get a high quality pair of eyeglasses at a reasonable price."
Industry leading Coastal Contacts has more than 1,800 eyeglasses frame styles in inventory including designer brands such as Kam Dhillon, Derek Cardigan, Joseph Marc, Ltede, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Ray-Ban. Custom manufactured and assembled in North America, all eyeglasses come with a satisfaction guarantee and 365 day no hassle return policy.
About Coastal Contacts Inc.
Coastal Contacts Inc. has quickly become the world's leading online retailer of vision care products, attributable to a combination of fast delivery, a customer-centric approach and great selection at the lowest possible prices. Founded in 2000, Coastal designs, produces and distributes the largest selection of eyeglasses and contact lenses on the Internet, including a unique combination of designer eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, and vision care accessories. Coastal Contacts services customers in more than 150 countries through the Coastal Contacts family of websites including: CoastalContacts.com, ClearlyContacts.ca, Lensway.com, Lensway.co.uk, Lensway.se, ClearlyContacts.com.au, ClearlyContacts.co.nz, Contactsan.com, and Coastallens.com.
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