Dennis Boudreau to Speak at the Internet Retailer Conference Expo 2010

March 10th, 2010

Quincy, IL 3/10/2010 - Dennis Boudreau, CEO of 1st in Video-Music World, has been selected as a speaker at the Internet Retailer Conference Expo 2010 (ICRE2010). Boudreau will be presenting with Andrew Wheeler of iProspect and Anne Baston of Indigo Books & Music.  The session is titled, “The science of keyword management” and will be presented on Workshop Day 1 of ICRE2010 at 11:00 AM. Read the rest of this entry »

E-retail will influence 53% of purchases by 2014

March 9th, 2010

42% of retail sales were accounted for or influenced by the web in 2009.  70% of U.S. customers have researched products online and then bought offline.

Read full story from Internet Retailer: E-retail will influence 53% of purchases by 2014, Forrester says

Web’s share of retail sales increased 11% in the fourth quarter

February 23rd, 2010

 In Q4 2009, e-commerce sales were 7.1% of retail sales, an 11% increase over Q4 2008.  Total 2009 e-commerce sales were $139.4 billion, up 2% over 2008.  This was much better than total retail sales which fell 7% in 2009.

Read full story from Internet Retailer: Web’s share of retail sales increased 11% in the fourth quarter

Crown Point Productions announces that 1st in Video - Music World, Inc. will be part of its “World’s Greatest!…” series

February 23rd, 2010

Delray Beach, FL — Crown Point Productions, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!…”, announced today that they have recently selected 1st in Video - Music World to be a part of the popular television series. Read the rest of this entry »

Amazon 2009 Numbers

February 2nd, 2010

In 2009, Amazon’s total sales were $24.51 billion, a 28% increase over 2008.  Here’s a few highlights of Amazon’s 2009 stats.

Behind the scenes of Cyber Monday : Community : KHQA

December 1st, 2009

Behind the scenes of Cyber Monday : Community : KHQA
KHQA went behind the scenes at a couple of local on line retailers to see what the day is like for them.

Your Electronic Warehouse Wins BizRate Circle of Excellence Award

September 22nd, 2009

Quincy, IL 09/22/09 — Your Electronic Warehouse was named by BizRate® Research, a leading consumer feedback network, a winner of its tenth annual BizRate® Circle of Excellence. The award recognizes top online retailers that provided outstanding customer experiences throughout the year, as rated by their customers. Read the rest of this entry »

1st In Video-Music World Launches 4Luggage.com

September 1st, 2009

Industry leader expands customer selection and maximizes integration.

QUINCY, IL - September 1, 2009 - 1st In Video-Music World, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new website, www.4Luggage.com. The website specializes in high-quality luggage, travel accessories and related travel goods such as bag locks, portable electronics and sports gear. 4Luggage.com features the industry-leading brands of Eagle Creek, Briggs & Riley, Heys, Samsonite, Bose and many others. Read the rest of this entry »

1st in Video – Music World, Inc. Included on Inc. Magazine’s List of Fastest Growing Companies With Sales Growth of 131%

August 27th, 2009

NEW YORK, August 27, 2009 - 1st in Video - Music World, Inc was ranked for the third year in a row on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list, ranks companies based on their sales growth over a three year period. The expanded list incorporates many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500. Taken as a whole, the companies on the Inc. 5,000 represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. Read the rest of this entry »

Highlights from Dennis Boudreau’s IRCE 2009 Session

June 24th, 2009

There are proactive steps web merchants can take to build their relationships with key suppliers, 1st in Video-Music World president Dennis Boudreau told IRCE attendees in Boston last week. Chief among them: Showcase authorized manufacturer seals.

Read Full Story From Internet RetailerGetting better at getting the goods from suppliers