LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2000 (PRIMEZONE)
WHAT: Meeting a local demand, Lucy's LaundryMart(R) will
be opening an iLucy's Internet plaza and launching
iLucys.com, a language and neighborhood specific
Internet portal targeted to the company's customers.
The in-store effort will consist of six computer
kiosks providing Internet access to customers via a
Lucy's Club Card - all of which can be used while
their laundry is being done. The iLucys.com Internet
plaza will have trained staff on hand to assist with
computers and the iLucys.com Web site will help
those not familiar with the Internet learn Internet
navigation and how to access information.
WHEN: Friday, July 28, 2000
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lucy's LaundryMart
2377 W. Pico Boulevard (corner of Pico & Westmoreland)
Los Angeles, CA 90006
WHO: Lucy's LaundryMart Board of Directors & Management
Rocky Delgadillo, Los Angeles Deputy Mayor
Yvonne Burke, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
Second District
Roderick J. Garcia, Fire Chief, Battalion B. Platoon,
L.A. County Fire Department
Deanne Campbell, Chief Financial Officer, InternetConnect
WHY: Lucy's LaundryMart(R) provides high quality products at
competitive prices with inviting and safe in-store
environments for consumers to do their laundry, as well
as other daily tasks. From design to employee training
to local contributions and beyond, Lucy's mission is to
be an important foundation for the neighborhoods it
serves, while leading the way in urban retailing. By
relying on urban areas' inherent strengths and
resources, including employment, Lucy's proven model of
success will empower communities and promote business
diversity. Operating the anchor business in a retail
micromall (Lucy's LaundryMart(R)), Lucy's attracts
national retailers such as Burger King, Subway, Union
Bank and Starbucks Coffee through its co-branding
program. Lucy's also has entered an agreement with
Blockbuster Video to develop stores in Lucy's retail
micromalls.
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CONTACT: Andrea Roebker,
Hill and Knowlton,
323/966-5751