The concept of online shopping can be a hassle especially when merchandise is not of a person’s interest.
Now this frustration can be alleviated by utilizing a new website called shopittome.com which partners with a variety of online retailers like Bloomingdales, Nordstrom’s and Saks Fifth Avenue to alert consumers via e-mail when many of their favorite clothing brands go on sale.
‘It’s like having a personal shopper who finds you items you love, and for a discount,’ said Natalie Goel, marketing associate for shopittome.com.
Within the listed vendors, are brands such as Gucci, Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture and Seven jeans.
‘When you see an item that you want to buy in your e-mail alert, called ’salemail,’ you click on the item and that takes you directly to the retailer’s website where you can complete your purchase,’ said Goel. ‘We’re not the ones putting the items on sale ‘- we just alert you when major retailers put items on sale in your size and in your favorite brands.’
Because the website is considered a personal shopping tool, a person must become a subscriber to enjoy the benefits the site has to offer.
The sign-up process can be completed in a few steps by providing basic information including an e-mail address so e-mail alerts can immediately be sent when a person’s favorite pieces of clothing or accessories go on sale.
During the sign-up process, each subscriber has the option to pick what sizes, designers and type of products benefit them.
Alexandria Bohne, a 19-year-old marketing major, said this website is a well-rounded shopping tool.
‘The most interesting thing about the site is the diversity. It doesn’t matter what your personal style is, the site will have something for you,’ said Bohne. ‘I also love how the site asks you for your sizes in everything from your shirt to your shoes. The site really tries to find your sizes right away and not have you waste your time looking at clothes that aren’t even your size.’
Spenser Patterson, a 25-year-old business marketing major, said he loves how he’s able to customize the items he is looking for. This website is his first preference when looking for sale items.
‘When looking for new clothes, I will go here first and try to find the best deal,’ said Patterson.
For those who are interested in accessories such as handbags from high-end retailers, Goel said shopittome.com carries discounted items.
‘It’s not uncommon for high-end brands like Gucci, Fendi and Louis Vuitton to have sales, but sometimes you must act quickly before these items get scooped up by others,’ said Goel.
If there are problems with any merchandise brought through the website the return policy varies from retailer to retailer.
According to Goel, some vendors like Zappos.com offer free shipping and returns by mail while other merchants such as Urban Outfitters and Banana Republic allow you to return items through mail or directly at the stores.
‘If a person is use to shopping at designer outlets just think of this site as a designer outlet that only carries your size,’ Patterson said.
Shopittome.com is planning to become one of the most popular personal shopping websites, and it plans to do this by expanding their products and services by applying customer feedback.
Recently shopittome.com added a feature allowing subscribers to hold all e-mail alerts when they go on vacation.
‘The website will change how I shop because now I will spend less time looking online for deals and be able to find what I want right away,’ Bohne said. ‘It’s so convenient and I plan to recommend this website to all my friends.’
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