/ Technology

How a class project quickly turned into a deal-of-the-day e-retail site

It began as a student project at Northern Illinois University. With the help of a wholesaler of overstock goods and online retailing technology vendors, UWantSavings.com came to life in a few months, and with an upfront investment of just $100,000.

Posted 12/02/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Closeout retailer Big Lots promises big deals at its new e-commerce site

The site will feature a deal of the day on a limited-quantity item. Shoppers can sign up for e-mail alerts or put a deal-of-the-day widget on their computers to keep up with the latest offer.

Posted 10/21/2008Don DavisPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Circuit City plugs in universal pricing just in time for the holidays

In an effort to boost sales, Circuit City’s One Price Promise guarantees holiday shoppers will pay the same price for merchandise whether it’s purchased in a store or online. The promotion is tied to tagged items in stores and on CircuitCity.com.

Posted 10/15/2008Bill BriggsPost a comment

/ Technology

How the web offers an edge to small closeout retailers

Small retailers can work with manufacturers that offer unique products and buy closeout lots that would be too small for mass merchants, said Dollar Days executives at IRCE 2008.

Posted 06/19/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

Google application improves search at CloseOutCentral.com

Google’s Custom Search returns product search results not only from the index of B2B closeout merchandise exchange CloseOutCentral.com, but also the indexes of its vendors.

Posted 08/31/2007Don DavisPost a comment

Special holiday promotions supersede price discounts at Moosejaw

Rather than offer many price discounts on goods, Moosejaw is pushing promotions like free snowboarding DVDs and free shipping. So far, so good: November sales are up 73%.

Posted 11/30/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

Overstock launches health products category

Overstock.com has entered the health products business with the launch of an online Health and Wellness department offering prices discounted up to 70%, the closeout retailer said.

Posted 11/01/2005Paul DemeryPost a comment

In search for new sales, manufacturers seek channel conflict workarounds

Private label brands, competition for store shelf space and lower-priced imported goods are putting the squeeze on manufacturers in the retail environment. But looking online and elsewhere for new sales requires a balancing act with retail partners.

Posted 03/30/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment