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Businesses Across the U.S. Give Back This Memorial Day

EUGENE, OR--(Marketwired - May 23, 2016) - As Memorial Day nears, brands all over the nation are partnering with eligibility verification solution SheerID to offer exclusive discounts to military men and women and their families as a way to say thank you for their service and sacrifice.

"We're honored to work with so many wonderful companies who share our same values," said Jake Weatherly, CEO and Co-founder of SheerID. "We believe that good business is about appreciating your customers, and this year, we've partnered with more businesses than ever before to bring these special offers to the military community on Memorial Day as a way to give back."

Sprint is just one of the organizations honoring our servicemen and women this Memorial Day.

"Memorial Day is a day to commemorate and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and by partnering with SheerID, we want to show that appreciation in a more meaningful way," says Andrea Arnold, Federal Marketing Manager at Sprint. "This Memorial Day, in addition to our 15% discount on wireless plans, we're offering an extra $100 Reward card to all active duty military, Reserves, and veterans."

This year, active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, retirees, and their families can all choose products and receive special discounts on educational and communication software, electronics, clothing, and so much more:

Rosetta Stone would like to make it easier for active duty military, veterans, reservists and National Guard to learn a new language. Get an extra 10% off of Rosetta Stone's lowest pricing on award-winning language software at http://www.rosettastone.com/lp/military/military-discount/

Expedia: In celebration of Memorial Day,  Expedia.com is proud to offer military members including active duty, National Guard, reservists, retirees and veterans +gold status in our travel rewards program, Expedia+. Membership at the +gold tier, the highest membership tier, offers exclusive benefits such as complimentary amenities and room upgrades upon availability at more than 2,000 +VIP Access hotels, 30% increase in bonus points for booked trips, travel discounts and more. Beginning on May 30, 2016, military members can receive complimentary +gold status through Feb 28, 2018 by signing up for free at https://www.expedia.com/militaryoffer/?mdpcid=US.DIRECT.MILITARY.SHEERID.GENERIC

Bonobos offers 15% off to active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, retirees, and military family members at Bonobos Guideshops or Bonobos.com. Learn more at https://bonobos-military.sheerid.com/

Sprint wants to thank Sprint customers for their military service by giving active duty military, retirees, veterans, reservists, and the National Guard a $100 Reward Card in addition to a 15% military discount. Find more details at  www.sprint.com/militarydiscounts

Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP) provides active-duty servicemembers with the entire suite of Microsoft Office programs for only $9.95. Sign up at https://verify.sheerid.com/microsoft-military/

Newegg thanks military personnel for their service by giving them a year subscription to Newegg Premier for free. In addition to the expedited shipping, free returns, exclusive deals and other perks Premier members receive, active duty military, reservists, veterans and dependents receive a 50% discount off of shipping when using an APO address. Learn more at  http://www.newegg.com/MilitaryPremier

Helzberg Diamonds proudly offers a 10% Military Appreciation discount on purchases in stores and online. Visit helzberg.com/military for details.

Frank & Oak extends a 20% discount on stylish men's jeans, suits, shirts, and more to past and current servicemembers, military families, and first responders. Visit  https://www.frankandoak.com/militarydiscount to verify your eligibility.

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort: Active duty U.S. service members receive complimentary theme park and water park admission year-round. Additionally, veterans, retirees, reservists, guard members and military family members can save up to 25 percent on theme park and water park tickets while receiving a second day free upon advance verification of military service. Complete details are available at  legoland.com/florida/buy-tickets/military/.

Storybug makes it possible for military families to enjoy story time together, regardless of how far apart they may actually be. Military families are eligible for a military plan for the app that gives them 50% off the regular price. Simply select "military plan" after downloading the app at http://cm-cdn.cricketmag.com/Story+Bug.html to set up your account.

EverMarket's mission is to provide a safe, trusted and community-driven marketplace for our U.S. Military Community. Check  https://evermarket.com to see if EverMarket is available at a military base near you.

Pace International DISHForMyRV now offers a Military Discount Program to reward military veterans and service men and women an exclusive $50 discount on the purchase of a DISH® Portable Satellite TV Antenna Bundle in its online store, DISHForMyRV.com. With this system, you can set up a HD satellite entertainment center and watch TV anywhere. The portable antenna locks into the satellite and is powered by a receiver that brings the signal to your TV. Setup takes just a few minutes before you are watching TV in HD. Visit our  Military Page to learn more.

KAABOO's lineup includes musicians like Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, Daryl Hall and John Oates and comedians such as Silicon Valley's T.J. Miller and Janeane Garofalo plus celebrity chefs, and dozens of other artists and entertainers. Active duty military and veterans receive $20 off the HANG LOOSE and HANG FIVE passes to the upscale festival in Del Mar. Find more details at  https://www.kaaboodelmar.com/passes/

PODS Since its inception in 1998, PODS proudly extends moving & storage discounts to active duty service members, veterans, military retirees, reservists and members of the national guards. Call 866/556-9574 and mention you're in the military to receive your 10% discount.

The 2017 Solheim Cup would like to honor our Active Duty, Military Reserve, National Guard, Military Retirees, and Veterans for their service by providing Weekly Grounds Tickets free of charge! To claim your complimentary print-at-home grounds ticket for the 2017 Solheim Cup, please visit:  https://verify.sheerid.com/solheim2017/

Zebit is giving all active and retired military members access to $1,000 interest-free credit to shop thousands of name brand products in Zebit's exclusive marketplace containing electronics, furniture, appliances, and more. There is no interest, no fees, no credit check, and no penalties to buy now and pay over time. Additionally, for every registered military member, Zebit is making a $10 donation to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Fisher House, or Semper Fi Fund. Register at zebit.com/military

ThinOPTICS celebrates our active duty military, veterans, reservists, National Guard and military families by offering 15% off the only reading glasses you'll never be without. Claim your discounted "stick anywhere, go everywhere" reading glasses at  ThinOPTICS.com/heroes.

ThinkMIL Software and technology product discounts for active military, veterans and military facilities on a wide selection of popular software and technology products. Save big on products from Microsoft, Corel, Apple, Intuit, HP, Bitdefender AntiVirus, Total Training and much more. Shop online and save big at www.ThinkMIL.com

Grizzly Industrial is offering a Memorial Day discount on woodworking, metalworking, tools and accessories. Save an additional 5% off their Spring/Summer Sale pricing currently in effect. Discount is valid from May 30 – June 17, 2016. Visit https://grizzlyindustrial.sheerid.com/ for more information. 

With SheerID's verification solution built into the customer experience, these businesses can be sure that their offers stay exclusive to the military community only.

" Expedia.com is thrilled to partner with SheerID to leverage its innovative technology in offering exclusive travel rewards and benefits to U.S. military members this Memorial Day," said Dave McNamee, Director, Public Relations,  Expedia.com.

"Our Veterans Day campaign received such a positive response last year, we decided to launch a year-round military appreciation program," says Danny Lee, Newegg CEO. "We appreciate veterans' sacrifices and want to make sure they get the VIP treatment they have earned."

"All of us at LEGOLAND Florida Resort are extremely proud to honor the many men and women who have served our country," said Rex Jackson, Director of Marketing and Sales for the Winter Haven, Fla., vacation destination. "Not just on Memorial Day, but every day we're open. We're delighted to partner with SheerID to ensure that obtaining a discount is an easy, efficient process, and one that protects the exclusivity of this valued perk for U.S. service members and their families."

"Zebit's mission is to give working Americans access to the no-cost credit they deserve. We are tired of deceptive lending practices that overcharge the men and women who are working hard every day to protect our country. That's why Zebit is pre-approving all active and retired military, who are verified by SheerID, for $1,000 interest-free financing with no strings attached -- zero interest and no penalties," commented Michael Thiemann, CEO and co-founder at Zebit.

"Rosetta Stone is now offering a military discount as our way of thanking military personnel and veterans for their service," explains Ashley Tacub, Digital Partnerships Manager at Rosetta Stone. "Having SheerID as a partner ensures our military customers are quickly and easily verified so they can redeem our offer."

"With the patriotism surrounding the Solheim Cup there is no better tournament to offer a military discount protected by SheerID. We hope that we can recognize and honor those that have given so much for the freedoms we enjoy today," says Chris Garrett, Tournament Director for the 2017 Solheim Cup.

About SheerID

SheerID's instant eligibility verification solutions ensure margin and profit protection for enterprise and SMB clients while also making personalized marketing programs scaleable. By instantly verifying consumers' eligibility against authoritative data, SheerID delivers a seamless customer experience without interrupting the shopping process. Backed by Voyager Capital, the SheerID verification solution helps clients, including Spotify, The PGA TOUR, and Foot Locker, protect their exclusive offers to high value customer segments such as military, students, and teachers. Verification is available across multiple channels, including online, in-store, via mobile device, or over the phone, all while still keeping customer information safe and secure. SheerID's verification services can be configured for any e-commerce website, internal customer sales/support system, mobile application, or POS system. For more information on SheerID's verification services visit http://www.sheerid.com or email info(at)SheerID.com.

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