KENT, Conn., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Outpost.com (Nasdaq: COOL - news), a leading global Internet-only retailer of consumer technology products, today announced a co-marketing alliance and exclusive e-commerce partnership with Sandbox.com, a leading provider of Internet-based sports and financial games.
Sandbox.com, with over 2.2 million members, is considered one of the Web's top sites in terms of user loyalty and traffic. Under the terms of the agreement, Outpost.com is Sandbox.com's exclusive e-commerce partner. Outpost.com will operate the Sandbox Buyers Club, including co-branded stores featuring computer hardware, software, gaming and electronics products as well as Sandbox.com licensed sports merchandise. The Sandbox.com Buyers Club will be accessible through a link from the Sandbox.com homepage or via sandbox.outpost.com.
''Sandbox.com is an ideal partner. We share a customer base that is both technically savvy and very interested in online sports offerings,'' says Bob Bowman, President and CEO of Outpost.com. ''Sandbox.com delivers entertaining content that merges well with our marketing strategies and strong product offerings.''
''This partnership exemplifies our desire to provide a first class experience for our members in everything we do,'' said Sandbox.com Vice President of E-Commerce Alan Laifer. ''Working with a proven category leader like Outpost.com gives our members access to unparalleled customer service, special member pricing and timely product promotions.''
In addition to building the Sandbox Buyers Club, Outpost.com and Sandbox.com will participate in a variety of co-marketing programs including banner advertising, email outreach and Outpost.com's sponsorship of the Bowl Pix game at Sandbox.com. |
