Personal - Shopping
Last Updated: 11/15/2006

These are sources to help a busy CEO, top manager or business owner shop on-line.

• Flowers Direct From Grower - Order fresh flowers, attractively packaged and shipped directly from the grower. Very competitive prices. User friendly web site.

• Amazon.com Books

• Rustic Furniture - Rustic pine and Spanish style furniture and accessories.

• Furniture On-line - This site has amassed over 50,000 quality furniture items that can be delivered, free of delivery charge, right to your door -- at a savings of up to 40% off. We're talking bedroom suites, dining room tables, home office equipment and leather club chairs, not DIY disposable furniture. The site turns the chore of furniture shopping into a delight with great up-sell and cross-sell functionality, so that you can easily decorate your entire room or home prompted by their on-target suggestions. Shop by room, by lifestyle, by manufacturer or by special, and save your selections as you go so that the final decision-making process is seamless and stress-free. If you require yet more assistance, sign up for a user account and access to the personal shopper service. Very nicely done.

• Restaurant Internet Delivery - Searchable for restaurants near your home or office. Or get a list of restaurants near your hotel if you are travelling. Menus are viewable on-line and you can place your order for home or office delivery by simply clicking on the items you want.

• National Geographic Store - Browse and shop on-line for a wealth of National Geographic merchandise. There are CD-ROM's, videos, maps, books, kids' stuff, magazines and more. For example, all 109 years of National Geographic is available on CD-ROM.

• Victoria's Secret - On-line shopping with this lingerie retailer. Well organized, easy-to-use site. Link to their on-line lingerie fashion show broadcast. A good example of electronic commerce.

• Consumers Digest Online - Thorough guide to spending wisely. Product reviews and articles covering household goods, electronics, travel, food, autos, and much more. You can even register for free and personalize the information gathered at the site.

• Nordstrom's Online - Comprehensive site to shop online at this department store which is known for its superior customer service.

• Museum of Modern Art Online Store - Well organized, easily navigable shopping source for beautifully designed items. Search by product, designer or manufacturer. Over a dozen product categories. Ideas for fifteen different gift occasions, including Christmas and Hanukkah. Well worth a visit.

• REI - Shop or order off the site for quality recreational clothing and equipment that are a good value. Since REI is a coop, if you join you can get back a rebate on purchases at the end of each year. Order information in five languages - English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.

• Car Manufacturer Web Sites - Links to: Jaguar - BMW - Mercedes - Lexus - Cadillac - Lincoln - GM - Ford - Honda

• GM BuyPower Site - An easy, step-by-step way to shop and then buy a GM car of your choice. Take an in-depth look at your favorite car or browse through over 100 different models of cars and trucks. They promise they will shop dealers in your area and you can get the dealer’s best price on the car you want, without ever having to leave home.

• Harrod's - The world's finest shopping experience brings its 150 years of traditionally excellent service and quality items to the Web. Currently, items are limited to his and hers cashmere sweaters; lots of tins filled with tea, biscuits, toffee; small gifts; children's toys; and gift certificates. Instead of the anonymous shopping cart, items are placed in the logo-rich shopping bag. It's interesting to note that shipping is only available to the U.S. and Canada - a savvy move that immediately gives a cherished national brand in the UK extended global access.

• 1st in Flowers - Internet Florist

• Godiva Chocolates

• Wine Today - Information from wine publications and links to winery web sites.

• CD-NOW

• Virtual Vineyards - Food & Wine Shop

• Wine Exchange