DollarDays.
"These statistics are interesting," said Joseph.

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Cards can be mailed directly, or returned to
the sender for a handwritten personal message, along with fully-addressed,
stamped envelopes.S.

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com and in the company's online newsletter. These include:
17 percent stuffed animals;
16 percent gift baskets;
15 percent flowers;
13 percent chocolate candy;
11 percent jewelry;
10 percent adult cards; and
10 percent boxed cards for children.

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In February, mail processing plants
nationwide added a special message to cards and letters: "Greetings from
Rodney and Fender," along with the likeness of two of the cartoon robot
characters, Rodney Copperbottom (voiced in the film by Ewan McGregor) and
Fender (voiced by Robin Williams).

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The poll was featured on
http:/ /www.
The survey also shows that 43 percent are buying Valentines Day items for
their boy or girlfriend, compared to 26 percent for spouses, and just 11
percent for friends.

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According to results, 56 percent of retailers say Valentines Day is a big
selling period for their store with just over half (51 %) saying it's bigger
than Mother's Day.

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Customers can choose from more than 2,500 images and photos, upload
personal photos or their own artwork. NetPost users can even enclose a gift
card from a variety of popular retailers including Barnes + Noble Booksellers,
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, Olive Garden, The Sharper Image, and Vons,
with their personalized card.
"For years DollarDays sales associates have helped retailers stock their
stores with gifts and other Valentines Day novelties, but we were curious
about their customer's buying habits," said Marc Joseph, chief executive
officer of DollarDays. 69 percent of the store customers buy the week before
Valentines Day.

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Visitors to Post Office lobbies can see ODIS the talking robot mailbox
showing Rodney and Fender (and postal customers) how to use usps. Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's
mail volume -- some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and
packages a year -- and serves seven million customers each day at its 37,000
retail locations nationwide.

com, Small Business Retailers
Sell 70 Percent of Valentines Day Gifts the Week Before the Holiday

PHOENIX, Small business retailers say they sell
more Valentines Day gifts to people buying for their boy or girlfriend, and
most of the sales take place the week before Valentines Days, according to
survey results released today by DollarDays International. DollarDays International helps its customers to select
those items, both seasonal and everyday, which sell quickly to promote both a
higher inventory turn and better margins.

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CST Monday through Saturday.

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Customers can bring the Post Office
to their computer before going on vacation or an unexpected business trip and
rest easy , knowing their mail is safely held for them at their local Post
Office. This online service notifies the local delivery Post Office to hold
the customer's mail from 3 to 30 days.

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At NetPost CardStore , usps.

Since 1775, the U.S.

About DollarDays International
DollarDays International is a premiere online wholesaler that helps small
businesses to compete against larger enterprises by offering more than 30,000
high-quality goods at prices close to those at which large chains purchase .

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com's online
Hold Mail and NetPost CardStore features.

This survey is part of an ongoing series of DollarDays questionnaires that
gauge the attitude, opinion and general business conduct of small retailers
nationwide.

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It is an independent federal agency that
visits 142 million homes and businesses every day and is the only service
provider delivering to every address in the nation.
Consequently, DollarDays International helps small stores to complete with big
chains more closely on both selection and price.

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The Postal Service
receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating
revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services .DollarDays.com, small
storeowners can order their goods -- ranging from decorative items and
clothing to personal care products and greeting cards -- as well as employ
various proprietary technologies to instantly create seasonal departments and
marketing materials.

DESCRIPTION - Offers customizable virtual greeting cards with a 'humorous' theme.

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Unmarried Couples Buy More Valentines Day Gifts Than Married Couples

DollarDays International is a premier Internet-based product wholesaler to
small businesses and local distributors. "According to these survey results, Valentines Day is
an important retailing holiday with specific demographics, and carrying unique
items geared toward their customer can help stores compete against small and
big box retailers. Retailers need to
carry more light hearted items that don't put too much love pressure on a
couple.

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Same day service is available for
requests submitted by 2 a. The U. At http://www.

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Postal Service has connected friends , families,
neighbors and businesses by mail.DollarDays."
In addition, retailers note that only 16 percent of customers complain
about having to buy a Valentines Days gift compared to 82 percent who say they
actually like shopping for this occasion.

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com customers can design and mail greeting
cards. With annual
revenues of $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mailing and
delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the
world.

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By then, Rodney and
Fender's journey through the mail system will have generated 3 billion images
of the mechanical pals on cards and letters.

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Robots Ride the Mail

The postmarks and Post Office lobby
displays featuring robots will continue through April.According to Survey Results From http: //www.
The survey also detailed the most popular Valentines Day items sold in
participating stores.

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WASHINGTON, Characters from the upcoming animated
film, Robots: The Movie, which opens March 11, are now appearing on postmarks
and in Post Offices around the country. "Waiting until the last
minute to buy a Valentines Day gift gives the unmarried sweethearts the
opportunity to change the recipient of their affection.