Wisconsinmade.com: Exceeds 2005 Standards for Online Shopping Sales Growth

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Madison, Wisconsin,(1-19-06) – The largest Internet e-commerce marketer of Wisconsin made products, Wisconsinmade.com,  today reported that 2005 was a record setting year.  The online shopping site that features products produced in Wisconsin saw its on-line sales growth for the year 2005 increase to record levels.  According to the January 2006 edition of Internet Retailer, 2005 on-line shopping sales were “…up nearly 25% over the year before…” In comparison, Wisconsinmade.com’s on-line sales growth increased by 48% for the year 2005 and December Holiday sales were up by 66%.  

2005 Highlights:

• Sales growth for 2005 increased 48% over 2004


• December 2005 sales reached a record high of 66% over December 2004


• Food products continue to be the most popular item purchased


• Gift-of-the-Month Clubs continue to grow in popularity


• Over 69% of our customers are from outside the State of Wisconsin


• Artisans see benefits of being on the Wisconsinmade.com website 


• Monthly newsletter subscribers now over 12,000

Linda Remeschatis, President of Wisconsinmade.com (Founded in 1999), said “We are very gratified by the continued increase in customers and sales for Wisconsinmade.com.  More people are finding us and using the convenience of our site to purchase these fine products from our Wisconsin artisan partners. We are excited about opening up new venues and marketing channels for our artisans. 2005, our sixth full year of business, was a record year and  2006 looks like another banner year for growth in the popularity of these Wisconsin made products.” 

Wisconsinmade.com added ­­­50 new artisans as participating partners and approximately 500 new products in 2005.  There are now over 250 artisans and over 1,400 products, which include food, books, music, art, and more, available for click and ship purchases on the website.

Our e-mail newsletter keeps our customers and artisans informed about new developments at Wisconsinmade.com.  Everyone enjoys learning about our quality products produced in Wisconsin. Products offered on Wisconsinmade.com are made with pride and passion by the artisans of Wisconsin.