Arts/Crafts

There are approximately 65 arts, crafts and needlearts brands deployed on Shopatron. These brands partner with over 2,200 arts and crafts dealers who participate in the Shopatron Network to fulfill orders.

• Total sales revenue passed from Shopatron arts and crafts brands to dealers increased 45% from January 2010 to December 2011. During the same two-year period, the number of orders increased by 16%.

• Over a three-year period beginning January 2009 and ending December 2011, sales revenue increased by 105%.

• With the launch of in-store pickup, brands like Stampendous and Hero Arts made it possible for a customer to order online and pick up their items at a local, authorized dealer. In-store pickup works seamlessly with other Shopatron fulfillment processes.

• Brands like Hero Arts have launched international multi-language, multi-currency operations on Shopatron in North America and Europe.

• Online retail is the fastest growing sales channel in the craft and hobby industry.