American Blinds Wallpaper and More Selects Sprint to ‘Remodel’ Their Communications Services
Sprint delivers voice and data solutions to leading online retailer of home décor
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – June 3, 2003 – Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS) today announced that it is providing voice and data communications services to American Blinds Wallpaper and More to help them enhance communications with their 5 million-plus customers.
“Sprint’s financial stability, integrity and competitive pricing made them an attractive option for us,” said Dan Gilmartin, executive vice president and chief operating officer, American Blinds Wallpaper and More. “Excellent customer service is vital to us as we distribute millions of special order products each year to our customers and affiliates with a focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.”
Through this two-year agreement, Sprint is providing toll-free long-distance voice services and Internet Protocol (IP) services. These services provide connectivity and high-speed Internet access for communication between American Blinds Wallpaper and More’s customers and customer service representatives. They process approximately one million special orders per year for its customers who can select from more than 500,000 home decorating items on their Web site.
“American Blinds Wallpaper and More will be able to have its customers instantly reach them since they will always be connected through their Sprint voice and data solutions,” said Stephen Rowley, vice president, Sprint Business - Central. “Sprint earned the business because we offered the right solutions to help our customer gain cost and time efficiencies, but we also emphasized the value of working with a company to reach its growth potential and meet the highest level of customer service.”
About American Blinds Wallpaper and More
American Blinds Wallpaper and More is the largest online retailer of brand name special-order window treatments and wall coverings at savings from 25% - 85% off most retail store and home center prices. They carry all the brand names including Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Duette, Kirsch, Graber, Waverly, Imperial and Village. The company also sells such home decorating products as custom framed wall art, curtains, draperies, lighting, area rugs, paint, non-upholstered furniture and other accessories.
Its Web site, decoratetoday.com, has the ability to search for over 500,000 wallpaper, border and fabric patterns by design elements and keywords. All merchandise is shipped via free UPS delivery and is covered by a Lifetime 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and a Lifetime 100% Lowest Price Guarantee. American Blinds Wallpaper and More has over 5 million satisfied customers. Affiliate partners in this program earn a 5% commission on all sales referred through www.decoratetoday.com promotions placed on their Web sites.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global communications company serving more than 26 million business and residential customers in over 70 countries. With approximately 72,000 employees worldwide and nearly $27 billion in annual revenues, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States’ first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local voice and data services in 18 states and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States.
Media Contact:
Stephanie Taliaferro, 913-794-3658
stephanie.c.taliaferro@mail.sprint.com
For information about Sprint Business Solutions, contact:
Pamela Sankey, 972-405-3109
pamela.sankey@mail.sprint.com
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