Retailers Jumpstart Holiday Shopping With Toll Free

In an attempt to jumpstart what is anticipated to be a lackluster holiday retail season, stores nationwide are cutting prices and offering discounted “early holiday shopping” sales. But getting consumers to the mall is a challenge in these tough economic times so many big retail companies are offering even further discounts online and in catalogues.

By using toll free numbers combined with enticing discounts, retailers are encouraging customers to buy early at reduced prices from the comfort of their own homes. No gas expenses traveling to and from the stores. No temptation to impulse buy while strolling through the mall.

In the United States, the majority of sales from catalogue and websites are still made through toll free phone calls. Shoppers have been calling toll free to place orders for decades. Large chain stores like WalMart and Target offer shoppers the convenience of buying over the phone (800-966-6546 WalMart; 800-440-0680, Target) off a website or from promotional flyers and catalogues. In fact, these websites and catalogues often offer more options than the actually stores.

By providing a free phone call coupled with great discounts, retailers are making shopping easy and convenient for cash-strapped and busy consumers.

And this pre-holiday season retail activity has an impact on another industry—delivery and courier company’s are also busy this time of year too. UPS (1-800-PICK-UPS) FEDEX ( 1-800-GO-FEDEX) and DHL (1-800-CALL-DHL) will be fielding millions of calls to their toll free phone numbers for pick up and delivery of holiday gifts.’

Retailers are successfully using toll free numbers to generate sales. Tollfreenumber,ORG offers a large selection of numbers and features to match the needs of any retailer. A number can be obtained in just a few days and can open up a whole new market of customers.