Online retailers await ‘Cyber Monday'
"Online sales on Thursday and Friday, however, rose 11 per cent to $913-million, according to data released Sunday by comScore, an Internet research firm.
According to preliminary figures released Saturday by ShopperTrak, a research firm that tracks more than 50,000 outlets, sales rose 0.5 per cent to $10.66-billion Friday, compared with a year ago. That was on top of a 3 per cent increase last year."
Read full report from The Globe and Mail - The Associated Press
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
About 80% of online retailers predict growth this holiday season.
In a recent article by The Wall Street Journal-Geoffrey A. Fowler it is stated that:
The Web is shaping up to be one of retail's bright spots this holiday season, thanks in part to a new take on an old-fashioned retail idea: good service.
At a time when traditional retailers are being ultra conservative, many Web sites have been spending to make shipping times faster, consumer-generated reviews better, and to offer new features such as online layaways. Amazon.com Inc. is rolling out more "frustration-free" packages that replace hard-to-open plastic clamshells; eBay Inc. is highlighting merchants with the best ratings; and Sears Holdings Corp. is launching online layaway.
In contrast, many traditional retailers have cut way back on inventory levels and holiday staffing, hoping to avoid the massive profit-eroding discounts of last holiday season.
Neiman Marcus, for instance, has slashed merchandise orders more than 20%. Saks Inc. has cut its merchandise by about 20%, but provides access to its web site at cash registers so clerks can help customers locate merchandise online.
Click here to read the full article...
The Web is shaping up to be one of retail's bright spots this holiday season, thanks in part to a new take on an old-fashioned retail idea: good service.
At a time when traditional retailers are being ultra conservative, many Web sites have been spending to make shipping times faster, consumer-generated reviews better, and to offer new features such as online layaways. Amazon.com Inc. is rolling out more "frustration-free" packages that replace hard-to-open plastic clamshells; eBay Inc. is highlighting merchants with the best ratings; and Sears Holdings Corp. is launching online layaway.
In contrast, many traditional retailers have cut way back on inventory levels and holiday staffing, hoping to avoid the massive profit-eroding discounts of last holiday season.
Neiman Marcus, for instance, has slashed merchandise orders more than 20%. Saks Inc. has cut its merchandise by about 20%, but provides access to its web site at cash registers so clerks can help customers locate merchandise online.
Click here to read the full article...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Three keys to successful recognition programs
Looking for recognition ideas that get results?
The most common characteristics of high-ROI recognition programs — regardless of their monentary value — are their spontaneity and perceived value by employees themselves.
In reality, the cost of some of most effective spot awards and bonuses often amount to less than 1% of base pay — and the awards don’t even have to be given in cash.
Less sense of entitlement
1. Creativity is crucial
2. Make it personal
3. Add structure
Read the full article by Bill Meltzer:
Three keys to successful recognition programs
The most common characteristics of high-ROI recognition programs — regardless of their monentary value — are their spontaneity and perceived value by employees themselves.
In reality, the cost of some of most effective spot awards and bonuses often amount to less than 1% of base pay — and the awards don’t even have to be given in cash.
Less sense of entitlement
1. Creativity is crucial
2. Make it personal
3. Add structure
Read the full article by Bill Meltzer:
Three keys to successful recognition programs
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The Corporate Gift Giving Survey Results
Our pre-launch Gift Giving Survey asked a series of questions for both Corporate and Personal Gifting habits. These are the results for the Corporate portion of our Survey:
Here are the questions we asked:
I/We use Gifts as a reward for Referrals?
I/We have an Employee Incentive plan?
I/We use Gifts as part of a Customer Retention Program?
I/We have an annual budget for Gifts & Incentives
I/We spend more than 1 hour a month shopping for Coporate Gifts?
I/We have made purchases online?
Thank you to all the participants. We look forward to being able to assist you with your Corporate Reward and Incentives plans at http://www.theclosingtouch.com/
Here are the questions we asked:
I/We use Gifts as a reward for Referrals?
I/We have an Employee Incentive plan?
I/We use Gifts as part of a Customer Retention Program?
I/We have an annual budget for Gifts & Incentives
I/We spend more than 1 hour a month shopping for Coporate Gifts?
I/We have made purchases online?
Thank you to all the participants. We look forward to being able to assist you with your Corporate Reward and Incentives plans at http://www.theclosingtouch.com/
Monday, June 15, 2009
Today is the DAY!
The way we operate in business has so dramatically changed and yet stayed the same. It has always been and always will be about relationships. What's changed is the medium by which we communicate. We are social beings, we excel in communities. The Internet has been taken back by people to be our platform rather than an information source. Check out this video: Did you know?
As a result, we are launching a new website for www.TheClosingTouch.com today. This site will assist Corporations with their Gift & Incentives program development as well as offer access to Personal Gift Giving via Gift Cards.
As a pre-launch celebration we are performing a Gift Giving Survey. Please take a 2-3 minutes to make your opinion count! To Thank You for participating you will be entered into a drawing for one of our Gift Cards value at over $400.00. This draw will take place at the launching ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 8:00 pm.
To attend the Launch Webinar, Register here!
Thank you and happy Gifting!
Kathy@theclosingtouch.com
As a result, we are launching a new website for www.TheClosingTouch.com today. This site will assist Corporations with their Gift & Incentives program development as well as offer access to Personal Gift Giving via Gift Cards.
As a pre-launch celebration we are performing a Gift Giving Survey. Please take a 2-3 minutes to make your opinion count! To Thank You for participating you will be entered into a drawing for one of our Gift Cards value at over $400.00. This draw will take place at the launching ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 8:00 pm.
To attend the Launch Webinar, Register here!
Thank you and happy Gifting!
Kathy@theclosingtouch.com
Friday, June 12, 2009
What is the purpose of The Closing Touch?
What is The Closing Touch?
The Closing Touch is the ultimate way to give a gift. Everyone likes to choose their own gifts and The Closing Touch offers you the opportunity to give exactly what the recipient wants through a unique Gift & Incentive Program.
We will assist you with Customer Retention, Rewards, Referrals as well as Employee & Sales Incentives.
Benefits
1) You choose the price of the gift card. There are over 10 different collections to choose from.
2) The recipient chooses the gift that they want from the collection.
3) The gift is shipped directly to the recipient.
4) The cost of shipping is included on the gift card.
5) This program is simple and easy to use! No more guessing, gift receipts or travelling to return unwanted gifts. Give exactly what they want…hassle free!
We are launching a new website for http://www.theclosingtouch.com/ on June 15, 2009. Become a Fan of Facebook Page http://cli.gs/dGRAM0 to be kept updated.
Take a few minutes to answer our simple survey and as a Thank You, we'll enter you into a draw for a $400 gift card so you can experience the simplicity of our program first hand by clicking on http://cli.gs/Rb5YX6
Sunday, May 31, 2009
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