Ring in the New Year by Online Shopping the “NEW” Way

There will be many goals for everybody entering the New Year, for many it will include financial setting goals. If you were looking to set goals on how to save money buying everyday products throughout the year, then you have found a way! Islandbargains is here to help you do just that. NO other website in the entire world offers the Caribbean people the prices, product selection and shipping ease then we do! We take the shipping hassle away for you, and save you money at the same time! Ask us how we can you help make your 2010 easier and most importantly, cheaper!

Islandbargains announces press release featured in numerous Caribbean media outlets

Your Gateway for ONLINE shopping and shipping!

Islandbargains.com has positioned itself, to be “The Premier Gateway for ONLINE Shopping and Shipping", throughout the Caribbean.

With over 40 years of retail and wholesale experience in South Florida, once dubbed as “The Everything Store”, this long time retail family, has served the community well, and is known for providing a vast selection of affordable products, along with customer service, that is second to none.

Combining their retail experience, with the internet technology of today, IslandBargains.com will lead the new way of shopping for the Caribbean citizens.

With online shopping growing more and more popular, it was time that someone created a portal, for the Caribbean citizens to participate in the internet shopping craze. “You’ve came to us for all these years, now it's time we come to you”, says third generation retail partner, of Islandbargains.com.

Islandbargains.com not only sells you discounted name brand products, but also packages your goods, and combines all of your shipping, handling, freight documentation, and custom broker fees, together, ALL IN ONE! This means you just pay your local duties, at the time of delivery.

With our warehouse conveniently located, at Port Everglades, our shipping turnaround time is considered to be the best in the business. And, with our high volume shipping discounts, it’s really hard to beat Islandbargains.com shipping rates.

For you store owners, Islandbargains.com will also ship your goods to you, from your favorite U.S wholesalers.

So, whether you’re purchasing household goods for your family, or shopping with your favorite U.S retailer, let Islandbargains.com get you your products to you, on time, and at a bargain price.

And as always, remember, we are here “FOR THE PEOPLE”!

Islandbargains.com

950 Eller Drive

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Outlook for online retail is bright this Christmas survey says

According to a new survey,  93% of consumers are planning to do at least some of their shopping online this Christmas, with 71% planning to buy more than half of their gifts on the web.

The survey by eDigitalResearch and IMRG reveals that more people are planning to shop online this year, and now that the threat of Royal Mail strike action has receded, there is some cause for optimism for online retailers.
The survey asked 2,804 people about their shopping habits in the run up to Christmas, and broadly echoes the findings of a similar study from eBay Advertising, which found that 85% of consumers intend to maintain or increase their online shopping this year.
Some highlights from the survey:
Online product and price research
88% of shoppers plan to research online before before buying online, while a similar amount use the internet to research purchases they plan to make offline, at least sometimes:

Consumers still have more than half their holiday shopping to do, survey says

Christmas is right around the corner, but your gift might still be sitting at the mall.
In a survey released Wednesday, the National Retail Federation said the average person had completed just 46.7% of their holiday shopping by the second week of December.
That’s slightly less than the 47.1% completed by this time last year, according to the retail trade group, and the lowest percentage since 2004, when the average person had completed 46.3% of their shopping by the same point.
Nearly 42 million people (19.1%) had not even started their shopping as of late last week, while 8.6% of shoppers had completely finished.
The results are somewhat surprising given retailers’ claims this season that good merchandise would sell out quickly because of lower inventory levels.
Now, with just over a week left until Christmas, procrastinators could actually find some great deals, said Tracy Mullin, president of the retail federation.
“Retailers know the final lap counts the most and are planning to emphasize promotions and discounts to bring in last-minute shoppers,” she said. “As Christmas Day creeps closer, retailers will be ready for an influx of procrastinators, from those who are checking the final names off their list to millions who haven’t even started shopping.”
With many people shopping for bargains and convenience, discount stores and department stores can expect to see the most traffic in the coming days, the retail group said. More than a third of respondents (38%) said they would shop online.
The survey, which polled 9,929 consumers from Dec. 1-9, also found that fewer people have used credit cards as their preferred payment method this year. Popular shopping categories included apparel, books, CDs, DVDs, toys and gift cards.
The trade group also said Wednesday that it continued to forecast that holiday sales would decline 1% over last year.

Island Bargains Wholesale Shopping

I wanted to let you know that I just found some great wholesale shopping deals online at IslandBargains.com. They are even offering free shipping to Freeport and Nassau just in thime for Christmas Shopping - so you don't even need to leave home to find great shopping bargains! I