AnneGeddes.com Improves International Consumer Experience with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce
"Anne Geddes, one of the most respected and successful professional photographers in the world, is as popular in Canada and many European countries as in the United States," said Gary Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Geddes Group (www.AnneGeddes.com).
"There is very high demand from international consumers for Anne's products. Our continuing goal - which is vital given the value we invest in our brand and the emotional aspect of our products - is to achieve the very highest level of customer service possible at AnneGeddes.com," Brown said.
"To that end, we are employing E4X's FiftyOne global ecommerce solution to enhance the online experience of our European and Canadian consumers," stated Brown.
"E4X's FiftyOne solution simplifies international ecommerce by snapping a 'global lens' onto existing U.S. ecommerce sites to ensure a single, universally branded shopping experience for international consumers," said Michael DeSimone, Chief Executive Officer, E4X, Inc. (www.fiftyone.com).
"Merchandising, pricing and payments, logistics and delivery, taxes, tariffs and duties, and customer service are all localized according to the buyer's country and presented in an international shopping cart," DeSimone said.
According to Brown, on AnneGeddes.com, implementation of FiftyOne global ecommerce will benefit international consumers by improving shipping efficiencies and costs, and by providing upfront notification of customs and duties charges imposed by their home countries.
"Better information, reduced costs, and improved service mean a better overall experience," Brown said.
AnneGeddes.com joins Anthropologie, drugstore.com, FansEdge, SureSource, Overstock.com, and other retailers employing FiftyOne as their international ecommerce web site software to improve access and service to some 500 million shoppers in 34 countries.
For more information about the FiftyOne global ecommerce solution, visit www.fiftyone.com, or call 1-212-299-3577.
About AnneGeddes.com
One of the world's most respected photographers, and a two-time New York Times and repeat international bestselling author, Anne Geddes creates images that are iconic, award winning, and beloved. Her photographs embody her deeply held belief that every child must be protected, nurtured, and loved. Anne Geddes' images have been published in 83 countries, and been featured in her books that have sold more than 18 million copies worldwide and been translated into 24 languages. Also receiving global attention is the Anne Geddes website, which remains an international success story, attracting more than 3.3 million visits yearly from more than 210 countries. Anne's site, AnneGeddes.com, was recognized as #1 on Yahoo's New Best of the Week Sites, named a Hot Site by USA Today, and received the CoolSTOP Best of the Cool Award. The site and web newsletter have received numerous awards for design and content. An exclusive range of member benefits is available through a premium subscriber service called extra, introduced in 2006. For more information, please visit www.AnneGeddes.com.
About E4X, Inc.
E4X, Inc. is the leading provider of international ecommerce internet solutions for business that enable retailers to realize the untapped revenue opportunities, and simplify the complexities, of cross-border ecommerce. The company's FiftyOne Global Ecommerce Solution empowers leading U.S. retailers to utilize their existing ecommerce infrastructure and online shopping experience to merchandise, sell, and deliver product to international shoppers. FiftyOne manages all aspects of the experience, from local country merchandising, multi-currency payments, global logistics and local delivery, to customer service. Founded in 1999, E4X clients include AnneGeddes.com, Anthropologie, drugstore.com, FansEdge, SureSource, Overstock.com, and others. E4X is headquartered in New York, with offices in Toronto and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit www.e4x.com.
Public Relations contact: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/services/public-relations/index.html
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