HEADLINES
United Online Inc. (FTD Parent Company) Under Investigation.
Following a recent Senate report concerning “Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on Consumers” an investigation over possible violations was announced.
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Double-Digit Increases Are First Responses to Post Valentine's Survey.
The average increase retailers reported was about 22 percent; the average decrease was 13 percent. One in 10 reported flat sales compared to 2010 and 5 percent reported decreases.
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FTD Address Groupon Deal and Issues of Valentine's Day
Last week, FTD joined the likes of Gap, Shutterfly and Cirque du Soleil by partnering with online group couponing site Groupon — and received a lot of flak from customers complaining that the pre-Valentine’s deal wasn’t so sweet.
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WHAT'S NEW
After more than 2 years in the making, Flowers Canada Retail releases the most comprehensive credit card program in Canada.
With all-inclusive (no hidden fee's) rates from 1.65% and Interac rates of 4¢ per transaction, this one-of-a-kind program allows floral retailers to improve their bottom line.
SPOTLIGHT
EXPO AND CAFA DESIGN SHOW 2011
Expo 2011 takes place at the Toronto Congress Center on October 19th and 20, 2011.
Education and events geared for florists include Window Display Merchandising, to thought-provoking session on the best ways to use technology to boost sales. Your suppliers will be there --- plan to attend. Register at Expo 2011.
CAFA Design Shows have long been the highlight of each season. CAFA presents the 2011 Annual Show and Induction on October 19th, 2011 at 6:00 PM. The show will be held at the Toronto Congress Center and the design show is a "Tribute to Things Canadian." Don't miss it. You can register at www.cafachat.ca