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Amid Senate investigation, some e-retailers check out of membership clubs

Following a Senate Commerce Committee report that three membership club providers and more than 450 participating e-commerce sites have generated $1.4 billion by misleading consumers, some e-retailers are terminating their participation in the clubs.

Posted 12/31/2009Zak StamborPost a comment

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Flower and gift sales wilt vs. other Top 500 retail segments in ‘07

2007 was a tough year for online flowers and gifts retailers as their combined sales bloomed by less than any other segment in Internet Retailer’s Top 500 Guide. Cumulative web sales for the flowers and gift sector rose by just 11% to $1.35 billion.

Posted 09/24/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Potpourri Group setting sights on increased e-commerce

Direct marketer Potpourri Group is planning to improve site navigation and search and extend its affiliate program across all of its e-commerce businesses, including TheStitchery.com, Expressions.com and NorthStyle.com.

Posted 01/23/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Potpourri Group picks a new e-commerce chief

Direct marketer Potpourri Group Inc. has hired Mike Masse as the company’s new vice president of e-commerce. Masse previously worked as director of e-commerce and web technology at Thompson and Company of Tampa Inc.

Posted 11/19/2007Don DavisPost a comment

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Strategic planning helps Potpourri Group achieve more holiday sales

Meticulous planning is helping Potpourri Group Inc. enjoy more holiday sales. Potpourri’s sales are up by 10% over Christmas 2005, while the average order value has risen by 8% and the mix of customers placing an online order has grown by 18%.

Posted 12/13/2006Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Potpourri Group makes online marketing a top priority

Now that Potpourri is established with American Capital Strategies Inc., which invested $188 million in Potpourri in June and now owns about 83% of the organization, Potpourri is busy looking at new initiatives, including paid and organic search.

Posted 11/16/2005Mark BrohanPost a comment

Google’s growth shows the power of a specialized site, NetRatings says

Google.com was the fastest growing major Internet site in May, says Nielsen/NetRatings. Google gained nearly 4 million new users to bring its audience to 55.6 million.

Posted 07/11/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment