Gift Store, Flowers, & Greeting Card Cases, Items 1 to 50

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1. Some social media insights from Someecards, by Rob Birgfeld, SmartBlog on Social Media, 9-14-2009 Discusses user generated content strategy for e-card business, getting content into channels people use, such as social networks, IM clients, email programs and mobile platforms.
2. Hallmark Greeting Cards Go Mobile, by Aaron Baar, Media Post, 7-22-2009 Baer describes a mobile application downloadable to a cell phone handset, from which users can send -- for a 99-cent fee -- a message that has the look and feel of a Hallmark greeting card.
3. 1-800-Flowers.com Blooms on Facebook, by Michelle Megna, Internet News, 7-29-2009 The florist has set up an integrated e-commerce storefront on its Facebook fan page, Megna writes. Facebook users can browse and purchase from 1-800-Flowers.com without leaving Facebook or being redirected to the company's Web site.
4. Social Media Rises in Pet Pushes, by Dianna Dilworth, DM News, 5-15-2009 Pet marketers are finding that social media is helping connect owners to pets, pets to owners and pet products to both, in what is expected to be a $45.4 billion industry in 2009, Dilworth reports.
5. Christmas Online Buzz, by Jack Loechner, MediaPost's Research Brief, 12-22-2008 Loechner reports Nielsen Online's findings in top game consoles, electronics, message boards citing messages with the word "coupon" or "coupons."
6. The Guild Builds a Rewarding Online Community, by Jeremy Nedelka, 1 to 1, 11-14-2008 Nedelka describes how The Guild, which connects artists with customers interested in interior design, created an online community that could help build the depth of customer interaction it felt was necessary to drive loyalty and increase sales.
7. Exclusive Shopping Websites Catching On, by Natalie Zmuda, Advertising Age, 10-16-2008 Sites like Gilt.com, Ideeli.com, HauteLook.com and RueLaLa.com that require members to be invited or sign up to view sales events are drawing substantial traffic, Zmuda reports.
8. Web Offers Myriad Choices For Holiday Cards, by , Information Week, 11-21-2007 Reviews sites ranging from the free-wheeling MOO.com and Zazzle.com to easy-to-use MyCardMaker.com.
9. Connecting Staff to Customers -- And to Each Other, by Kevin Zimmerman, 1 to 1, 10-1-2007 Describes a "smart directory" on employee desktops of fresh-cut flower importer that allows them to see the status of other employees and easily click to dial, transfer calls anywhere inside and outside of the organization, send text messages, and more.
10. If Your 'Baby Is Ugly,' Fix It, by Michael A. Cox, Practical Ecommerce, 5-29-2007 Case study of AmericanBridal.com, a business that has grown from casual beginnings as a gift shop, to a prominent position as one of the top 3 online businesses in the bridal industry. Owner Shirley Tan explains how she learned by doing over 20 years, and the importance of search optimization to her success.
11. eBiz Profile: Your Memory Lane, by Valle Dwight, ECommerce-Guide, 11-13-2006 The key to the success of YourMemoryLane.com is its unique niche and product: one-of-a-kind art prints depicting street scenes interwoven with symbols of the gift recipient's milestones, memories and life history. The web outlet is a natural fit, the only advertising is listing on a handful of gift directories.
12. Courting Customers, by Mila D'Antonio, 1 to 1, 7-27-2006 Explains how 1-800-Flowers.com’s unwavering focus on the customer experience, dynamic marketing, and drive to make every customer a loyal one, feeds its perennial growth.
13. War of the Roses, by Abed Moiduddin, Business Week, 2-14-2006 Reports on the competition between online florists. Notes that FTD is planning an increase in search marketing to combat the growth of 1-800-flowers.com.
14. Disney to lose catalog and take its direct business completely online, by , Internet Retailer, 2-22-2006 Walt Disney is dropping its last paper catalog in April, putting its B2C sales completely online. They saw a 45% drop in phone orders over the past holiday season. Dollars saved by ceasing catalog production will be transferred to search marketing.
15. Goldspeed.com rushes to add higher priced jewelry, by , Internet Retailer, 3-22-2006 “We have found no resistance in the amount customers are willing to spend on the Internet,” says Goldspeed.com CEO Neil Kugelman. “We first focused on lower priced jewelry and then began slowly moving to a higher price range. This year we plan on going in
16. ECard Makers Find Senders Willing to Pay, by Keith Regan, E-Commerce Times, 12-9-2005 From a paid model to a free, ad-supported approach, and now back to a blended, mostly-paid model, online greeting cards service American Greetings Interactive (AGI) has survived and grown for 10 years, through e-commerce ups and downs, marketplace and technological change.
17. The sweet smell of online success for fragrance retailers, by , Internet Retailer, 4-19-2005 Web retailers that sell perfume and other fragrances are finding that price sensitivity, moving carefully into new lines of merchandising and expanding relationships with manufacturers are paramount to keeping e-commerce sales climbing. Examples from FrangranceNet.com and Scentiments.com.
18. Walmart.com gets into the flowers business, by , Internet Retailer, 2-7-2005 Walmart.com launched a flowers section with fulfillment by FTD florists, putting it in direct competition with 1-800-Flowers.com and Proflowers.com.
19. The Hallmark of Multichannel Publishing, by Doug Henschen, Transform Magazine, 11-12-2004 Describes how the Hallmark Channel juggles 25 international Web sites along with displays in greeting card stores, radio spots and other publishing cannels by building a Web-based application that aggregates, manages, distributes and repurposes media.
20. E-commerce Software Platform Delivers the Goods, by James Maguire, ECommerce-Guide, 12-10-2004 A custom e-commerce platform allows 40 vendors to sell gifts, candy and flowers through the Delightful Deliveries online outlet, plugging into smooth sales process that allows each vendor to log in to a control panel to manage and verify sales and deliveries.
21. Getting Started with Multiple Sales Channels, by James Maguire, ECommerce-Guide, 10-29-2004 Proving that even small operators can succeed with a multi-channel e-tail approach, jewelry boutique Tropicari sells online through its Yahoo! store and eBay, as well as at a kiosk in a local shopping mall.
22. On-Demand Printing, On-Demand Profits, by James Maguire, ECommerce-Guide, 6-25-2004 Café Press has built a thriving online business selling knick-knacks (coffee mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads) by harnessing the power of viral marketing and on-demand manufacturing.
23. Jewelry Heist, by Timothy J. Mullaney, Business Week, 5-10-2004 Jewelry e-tailers are the leading players in the Web's second act. Mullaney reports that online sales are soaring as e-tailers -- now including Amazon -- offer big savings and still make a profit.
24. More than half of gift site visitors will spend over $50 for Mother’s Day, by , Internet Retailer, 5-7-2004 More than half of consumers, or 53%, who visited flower, gift and jewelry retail web sites in April either will spend or have already spent more than $50 on a Mother's Day gift, reports the Feedback Research division of Claria Corp.
25. All that sparkles: Amazon and J.C. Penney offer custom diamond rings, by , Internet Retailer, 3-12-2004 Both Amazon.com and JC Penney are offering build-your-own diamond ring features, taking a cue from BlueNile.com and Diamond.com. JCPenney.com offers 5,000 diamonds in 5 shapes and 30 ring styles.
26. More Web Users Getting Carded, by Russell Shaw, iMedia Connection, 3-1-2004 While paid ecards are less than 1% of the greeting card market, the lucrative female-skewed audience is driving solid growth. Estimates indicate that $52 million in ecards were bought and sold in 2003, with sales projected to reach $79 million in 2007.
27. Twinkle, twinkle, by Mary Wagner, Internet Retailer, 9-1-2003 Overview of online jewelry sales industry. Focus on BlueNile, Ice.com, Walmart, and QVC.
28. Macy’s.com: Channel Choice Stokes Revenues, by , eBusinessIQ, Says retailer worries of one channel cannibalizing the other is not true. Couples who used multiple channels to maintain their gift registry ended up putting 60% more items on their list and gift-givers bought 40% more items, according to retailer.
29. Yankee Candle: Using the Web to Trim Custom Sales Costs, by , Publish, 10-10-2003 Describes how seller of sell custom-designed candles and accessories reduced the typical 20-minute phone call per order to a five-minute online task, resulting in a 25% increase in the average custom candle order.
30. Top 3 online flower sites have a lock on the market, Hitwise reports, by , Internet Retailer, 5-16-2003 The weeks leading up to Mother's Day, 3 flower sites commanded nearly half the market: Flowers.com 18.7%, FTD.com 13.8%, Proflowers.com 10.9%, Teleflora 0.9%. Top e-greeting card sites were: Yahoo Greetings 27.5%, Hallmark.com 13.2%, MSN Greeting Cards 6.4%, 123 Greetings 6%, BlueMountain 5.5%, 00Fun.com 5.4%, American Greetings 3.8%, Pogolo 3.1%, E-Greetings 1.9%, DaySpring 1.9%.
31. How important is Valentine’s Day to some e-retailers?, by , Internet Retailer, 2-12-2003 13% of annual sales at flower, gift, and greeting sites occur in the 3 weeks ahead of Valentine's Day. Online sales for this period grew 308% over last year, according to ComScore. 57.5% female, 42.5% male, with an older market.
32. The web becomes part of Valentine’s Day routines, by , Internet Retailer, 2-14-2003 Gator Corp found that in the 2 weeks prior to Valentines day, 32% of visitors to flower, jewelry, and gift sites will buy gifts online, up 20% from last year. 42% of Valentine Cards bought online were electronic, up from 33% last year.
33. Even online shoppers go with Valentine stand-bys, by , Internet Retailer, 2-17-2003 On BizRate.com's comparison shopping site (gifts, flowers, and food category) prior to Valentine's Day, favorites were chocolate, long-stemmed roses, and love baskets. Gives best shopping days. 45% of customers reported they would send e-mail Valentine Cards this year (58% women, 38% men).
34. Better Wishes, by Jim Spira, Josef Mandelbaum, Context Magazine, 12-1-2002 Tells how greeting card company American Greetings successfully moved to a paid business model by 1) setting the stage, 2) deciding what is free, 3) timing it right and 4) pricing it right.
35. From rocks to riches, by Robyn Meredith, Forbes.com, 9-2-2002 Tells the story of American Don Kogen who began a business as a Thai gem trader and moved his business online.
36. Bull's-Eye, by Chana R. Schoenberger, Forbes.com, 9-2-2002 While Target.com sells many products, 22% of site sales come from bridal and baby registries. Target is teaming with Amazon.com this fall for software. It is also using packing slips as store receipts for returns.
37. Still Standing, by Erika Brown, Forbes.com, 9-2-2002 Profile of those trying to rescue RedEnvelope and 911gifts.com sites. Changed products, cut magazine advertising, published print catalogs, used foreign agents rather than importers, etc.
38. Case Study: BuySeasons/Microsoft Commerce 2000, by James Maguire, ECommerce-Guide, 6-28-2002 Niche e-tailer BuySeasons has changed its site infrastructure (server technology and site design) twice in 3 years of operation to bring it up to a satisfactory level of performance. Problems included slow order handling, resulting in lost sales.
39. Inside Line: Brad Greenspan/eUniverse, by Thomas Claburn, Smart Business, 6-1-2002 Executive of online animated greeting card and Flash cartoon company eUniverse discusses keys to site's success. Calls its offers "contageous entertainment" for demographic segment of women 25-55.
40. Christmas Online Sales Up 50% for Roses Only, by Shelley Dempsey, ECommerce-Guide, 1-16-2002 The Australian family-owned florist Roses Only aimed to boost online sales by about 20% for the 2001 holiday season, but actually managed a 50% jump over Christmas 2000. Reasons included an increase in women shopping online, and a general improvement in the Australian online shopping sector.
41. Virtual Certificates Make Last-Minute Gifts, by Liane Gouthro, PC World, 12-20-2001 Overview of online gift certificate vendors, offering digital certificates that can be used at multiple webstores. Most popular are three services that work anywhere MasterCard is accepted: WebCertificate.com, BirthdayGift.com, TheGiftCard.com.
42. The War of the Online Roses, by Jeanette Brown, Business Week, 12-14-2001 Reports on test of FTD.com and 1-800-flowers.com to see which one does best in quest for a dozen, long-stem white roses. Factors include ease of searching, breadth of selection, price, vase-less delivery, customer support.
43. An E-Gift for Stumped Shoppers, by Susan J. Marks, Business Week, 12-10-2001 Predicts you'll find a pleasant surprise waiting at online gift directory Surprise.com, which takes a lot of the hassle from the hunt for the perfect gift. Site is a directory of ideas, sortable by category, price or alphabet, with links to e-stores.
44. The Utmost Taste in Yuletide Tips, by Elizabeth Millard, Business Week, 12-7-2001 Raves about Martha Stewart's Web site for delivering inspiration and comfort to harried holiday party hosts. Notes the constant nudge toward shopping as the site integrates helpful suggestions with a picture of an item to purchase.
45. Why FTD Is Flowering on the Web, by Darnell Little, Business Week, 10-31-2001 Looks at strategy of profitable No. 2 in online flower sales FTD.com, compares it with money-losing 1-800-Flowers.com, No. 1. Company is expanding its gift-catalog offerings, considering Sunday delivery.
46. Martin McClanan, CEO, RedEnvelope, by , PC Magazine, 5-3-2001 Brief interview discusses morphing from 911gifts.com (last minute gifts) that wasn't making a profit to RedEnvelope (upscale gift brand). A team of 13 create and market unique gift concepts for the company.
47. Florist Takes Root on User Desktops, by Lynne Murphy, Revolution Magazine, 3-1-2001 Looking for a way to increase loyalty and decrease customer acquisition cost, FTD.com launches a virtual flower campaign which users can repot on their desktop or send to a friend. The flower can be personalized to remind customers of special occasions.
48. Valentine's Day Lights E-Commerce Fire, by Lori Enos, E-Commerce Times, 2-14-2001 Consumers continue to flock to the Web for event-driven purchases, a point hammered home by a big jump in gift and occasional sales leading up to Valentine's Day. The market grew by 16 million users in North America compared to a year ago, with sales increasing by 25% to $2 billion.
49. E-tailing's Future? Just Follow Cupid's Arrow, by Ellen Neuborne, Business Week, 2-12-2001 Says Valentine's Day merchants are highlighting the future of e-commerce. Cites importance of brand, such as FTD.com (FTD having been identified with flowers for 90 years) and ability to deliver in a timely manner during seasonal flood of orders.
50. Virtual Valentine, by Lawrence Pintak, ChannelSeven, 2-14-2001 Critiques virtual flower and chocolate sites that cause systems to crash or require lengthy download times. Faults technology limitations that spoil the marketing message or intentions of the sender. Sees future technology in business-to-business uses.