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Maytag.com Gives Consumers The Ride of Their Lives With Cart-To-Cart Shopping |
| "Online home appliance shopping doesn't get any
easier than this.'' That's what consumers will say after their first
online appliance shopping experience at Maytag.com. This revolutionary
experience seamlessly takes users from researching a Maytag product to
the option of purchasing it -- without leaving the comfort of their
homes.
"Maytag Appliances is the first appliance manufacturer that brings the cutting-edge cart-to-cart online shopping experience to consumers,'' said Ken Boyle, vice president of eCommerce at Maytag Appliances. ``With online shopping becoming increasingly accessible and popular because of its convenience, Maytag.com has taken the extra step beyond other appliance manufacturers and partnered with its retailers to make an appliance purchase a one-stop shopping experience.'' Since its launch in 1995, Maytag.com has continually evolved to provide consumers with the ultimate web site experience. This makeover is in sync with exactly what consumers say they want -- a simple way to research and buy an appliance that eliminates the footwork. As soon as users log onto Maytag.com, they can use innovative tools such as Appliance Finder, which makes online purchase recommendations based on a questionnaire. The Appliance Finder provides information and purchasing counsel based on the user's specific lifestyle. Consumers can then purchase an appliance by placing it into their shopping "cart.'' Once a product is in the cart, the consumer is guided to a local zip code search that will help them select a dealer in their area. While on Maytag.com, they also receive real-time pricing and availability information from the selected retailer. At this time, the consumer also can view any special dealer promotions (i.e., product rebates, dealer incentives, etc.). Then the cart is "wheeled'' over to the chosen dealer to determine payment method and for delivery and installation details. Presently, more than 1,500 dealers are wired for cart-to-cart functionality through the Maytag.com site. With cart-to-cart shopping, consumers can steer their shopping cart on Maytag.com without leaving home -- better yet, the site -- to get exactly what they need. Cart-to-cart will enhance the relationship with retailers while at the same time make appliance shopping fuss-free for consumers. "The cart-to-cart shopping initiative underscores a vision established several years ago,'' said Larry Blanford, president, Maytag Major Appliances. "Maytag.com already serves as an important venue to showcase Maytag innovation and enhance consumer understanding of our products. Cart-to-cart takes it one step further by facilitating purchase through our retail partners.'' "We're thrilled to be part of this new venture on Maytag.com,'' stated Mark Pardini of Pardini Appliance of Ukiah, Calif. "It's always been our mission to satisfy consumers in every way possible, and with cart-to-cart shopping on Maytag.com, we have another avenue to do so.'' Maytag Appliances offers a full line of innovative products, including the Maytag Gemini(TM) double-oven range, new Neptune(TM) washer and dryer, Atlantis(TM) washer, ClimateZone(TM) refrigerator and Accellis(TM) 2X fast- cook oven. For more information on Maytag Appliances and its products, log on to http://www.maytag.com/ or call 1-888-4-MAYTAG. Source: Maytag 01/31/01 All the News | Strategy | Marketing | Technology | Profiles | Industry |
Updated: 17 Feb 2006 .
