/ Technology

BlackBerrys now can order chocolates

30 Second Software Inc. has unveiled Digby, an m-commerce site for BlackBerry users. Digby sells products from retailers including Godiva Chocolatier. The mobile software and services company says more retailers are on the way.

Posted 01/26/2007Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Shopzilla posts largest increase in traffic in June among top shopping site

The Shopzilla.com network had the largest increase in traffic among the top 10 online shopping sites in June, with visits rising 36% to 16.1 million from 11.8 million a year earlier, Nielsen/NetRatings says.

Posted 07/28/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

How e-mail saved the day for Fannie May

With Fannie May going out of business, die-hard fans of the Chicago-based candy company flocked to its web site and opted into its e-mail program. Then, operating with a new owner, Fannie May converted 6% of 100,000 e-mails into online sales.

Posted 06/03/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

Berries.com finds innovative gift boxes spark Fourth of July sales

Its chocolate-dipped strawberries are typically a hit for Mother`s Day, Valentine`s Day and Christmas, but the specialty food retailer has found a way to spark sales during other holidays with a new gift box strategy.

Posted 07/09/2003Paul DemeryPost a comment

E-mail and the web help revive the moribund Fannie May candies

Even as Fannie May Candies was closing stores throughout the Midwest, it kept its web site alive. The site played a crucial role when a new owner took over the company and started re-opening stores.

Posted 07/29/2004Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Godiva Chocolatier and Accretive Commerce Extend Relationship through 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC– September 14, 2006 – Godiva Chocolatier and Accretive Commerce today announced that they have extended their customer care, fulfillment, and professional services relationship through 2012. The 6+ year extension builds upon an existing 8 year relationship and demonstrates the strategic alignment and strength of the client partnership between Godiva and Accretive Commerce. Under the terms of the agreement, Accretive Commerce will...

Posted 09/19/2006

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Sweet Success as Thorntons Rolls Out Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Solutions

Warehouse Management and Performance Management Solutions Help Thorntons Cut Costs and Improve Accuracy LONDON and ATLANTA - November 10, 2005 - Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), announced that Thorntons is seeing a marked improvement in the speed and accuracy of order processing following the implementation of Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management solution for Open Systems. The solution has...

Posted 11/10/2005