Gelati Celesti to give away free scoop cards for future visits as part of limited-time promotion

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Patrons who visit a Gelati Celesti location in the Richmond area at a certain time next week will receive a free scoop card for a future visit.

Starting on Monday, Sept. 8, through Thursday, Sept. 11, customers who purchase any ice cream item in-store at a Gelati Celesti location between 2 to 6 p.m. will receive a free scoop card for their next visit, as part of the shop's "Buy One Now, Share One Later" promotion.

According to a spokesperson for Gelati Celesti, the free scoop cards are not valid for use on merchandise, bottled water or online and delivery orders. The free scoop cards are only redeemable on future visits.

“Sharing ice cream is one of life’s simple joys,” said Tom Rosser, President of Gelati Celesti. “This offer lets you treat yourself today and then brighten someone else’s day later. Because honestly, ice cream just tastes better when it’s shared.”

Gelati Celesti operates 10 shops across Virginia, with the following seven shops located in the Richmond area:

• Bon Air -- Stony Point Shopping Center, located at 3004 Stony Point Road
• Grove Avenue -- The Shops at Libbie and Grove, located at 5808 Grove Ave.
• Mechanicsville -- Rutland Commons, located at 9357 Atlee Road, Suite 1105
• Scott's Addition -- Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Norfolk Street, located at 1400 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
• Short Pump -- The Corner at Short Pump, located at 11805 W. Broad St.
• Swift Creek -- Swift Creek Place Shopping Center, located at 13487 Hull Street Road
• West End -- Gold's Gym Plaza, located at 8906 A W. Broad St.