ECommerce | Scott Sanfilippo

“Cadbury Mini Eggs Are My Weakness.” Or, “1,080 Ounces of Heaven.”

I’m not a chocolate fan.

Now, now… I didn’t say I “hate” chocolate, or I “don’t like” chocolate… I’m just not a fan. Maybe my disdain for this confection comes from being exposed to such cheap drug-store brands like Russell-Stover or Whitman’s as a young lad. Or maybe it had something to do with … Continue reading “Cadbury Mini Eggs Are My Weakness.” Or, “1,080 Ounces of Heaven.”

“Regular, Plus & Premium.” Or, “Regular, Plus & Super.”

I stopped by the local Sunoco station to fill ‘er up yesterday and was greeted with signs promoting Sunoco gift cards for the holiday. With a clever take on the different grades of gasoline, the signs touted that the gift cards are available in “Regular, Plus & Premium.”

However, the pump was labeled as “Regular, … Continue reading “Regular, Plus & Premium.” Or, “Regular, Plus & Super.”

“Cyber Monday Bargains.” Or, “Smile for the Camera!”

Jeff Chirico from WBRE TV called me early Monday morning. He was doing a story on the biggest shopping day of the year for online merchants – Cyber Monday.

While Black Friday may be the big one for brick-and-mortars, Cyber Monday has gained a reputation as the holy grail for eCommerce store owners and it … Continue reading “Cyber Monday Bargains.” Or, “Smile for the Camera!”

“eCommerce Store Owners Love the Holidays.” Or, “Oh! My Aching Back!”

A younger me, on the right, working the line in the Ferret Store’s warehouse. Picture from July 11, 2005.

This is the time of year eCommerce store owners live for. I know I do!

But alas, the days of me picking, packing and shipping orders are gone. But I do remember them. I … Continue reading “eCommerce Store Owners Love the Holidays.” Or, “Oh! My Aching Back!”