Facebook Deals in the U.K. announces lauch partners – O2, Argos, Starbucks and others

Back in October Facebook in the US started allowing business to market promotions and offers based on Facebook Places check-ins called Facebook Deals (www.facebook.com/deals), and this is now being made available in the U.K. announced at a Facebook press conference in London.

Starting today, January 31st, Facebook Deals is launching in the UK allowing companies to promote offers and discounts via location based check-ins via Facebook Places. The full list of key launch partners is available below, but companies such as O2, Starbucks, Debenhams, Alton Towers, McDonalds and others.

O2 – From Monday 31 January, O2 is offering 10% off all accessories, including gaming kit in all stores. On Saturday 5 February, the first four customers will receive a free xbox 360 in 26 stores and the first two customers will receive a free Playstation3 in 18 stores when bought with any new contract or mobile upgrade consumer contract only.
Starbucks – offering 30,000 free cups of coffee this morning kick start the new service
YoSushi – first 1000 diners today get complimentary food and drink for them and a friend
Mazda – From 31 January to 7 March 2011, Mazda will be offering the chance to win 1 of 5 Mazda MX-5 Miyako’s for the summer! Mazda is also offering the exclusive opportunity to buy an MX-5 with 20% discount.
Argos – £1 donation to Teenage Cancer Trust for first 10,000 check ins
Debenhams – On 14th February, Debenhams and Benefit are giving away over 1,000 free mascaras and makeovers for the first 10 check ins at each Benefit counter at Debenhams stores across the UK.
Alton Towers – On Friday 18 February, the Alton Towers Theme Park will open a day earlier than planned for the Half Term holiday, offering exclusive use for anyone who checks in on that day only. Tag up to 3 friends for free entry and the first 100 people to check in will also receive a free one night stay in one of the themed Resort Hotels
Benetton – 2 Euros donation to Architecture for Humanity for every check in
Usher – Check in at the O2 Arena to get 10% off Usher’s album from the official merchandise stand on the London dates of his OMG Tour this week.Check in at the O2 Arena to get 10% off Usher’s album from the official merchandise stand on the London dates of his OMG Tour this week.
McDonalds
Clinique
H&M