Winston-Salem,
N.C. – Nationwide Marketing Group
said it has signed an agreement with AYR1.com to develop the group’s Web sites.
AYR1.com, a retail Web solution provider, showcased their two Web
site platforms exclusively to Nationwide members alongside BrandsDirect.com at the
group’s PrimeTime! show Aug. 16-19 in Orlando,
where the deal was announced.
“We are very excited about our partnership with NMG, which gives
us access to a solid network of independent retailers who are looking for a
stronger Web presence to compete with big-box chains,” said Zak O’Connor, sales
director for AYR1.com.
“[In July] we relaunched our BrandsDirect.com site, which gives
members a solid entry-level Web solution,” said Frank Sandtner, member services
operations director for Nationwide. “However, with the addition of the Classic
and Pro programs offered through AYR1.com, we now have a program for every size
retailer.”
AYR1.com has been building retail Web sites since 1999, and they
said they have a library of 2,400 manufacturer eCatalogs.
“Prior to our partnership, several of our members were already
clients of AYR1.com, and over the past six months we have received outstanding
feedback on the company’s Web development and customer support services,” said
Sandtner.
eCatalogs allow consumers to easily research and pre-shop by
product, size, color or price, eliminating the need for searching outside of a retailers’
site. Additional features of AYR1.com’s Web site solutions include an advanced
buyer inquiry program and content-management system.
For more information on BrandsDirect.com or AYR1.com Web
solutions, email Maria Ballas at [email protected] or call (800) 471-8952.
For more about Nationwide visit www.nationwidemarketinggroup.org
or call (336) 722-4681.
