Local Retailers Join Together to Compete With National Chains for Valentine's Day Shoppers!

Feb. 3, 2012 - PRLog -- In anticipation for Valentine’s Day Amy’s Ice Creams has partnered with Ben White Florist to provide delivery of chocolate covered strawberries with purchase a flower arrangement available from February 12, 13, and 14, 2012 . Customers can add-on Amy’s Ice Creams Chocolate Covered Strawberries to their delivery of Ben White Florist’s flower arrangements. By delivering fresh chocolate covered strawberries and flower arrangements these local partners look to increase local shopping for Valentine’s Day.  Customers can pre-order their flowers and strawberries online at http://www.amysicecreams.com or http://www.benwhiteflorist.com.

As national chains and online retailers raise prices and charge fees local retailers fight back with competitive delivery rates and unique enhancements for their customers. Ben White Florist and Amy’s Ice Creams recognize customers are looking for delivery options for their Valentine’s Day gifts. The two companies came together to collaborate and meet the needs of their customers.

“Our customers are already purchasing flower arrangements and picking up chocolate covered strawberries!” said Aaron M. Clay, Marketing Director for Amy’s Ice Creams. “It’s a partnership that solves a huge customer problem: driving in Austin’s weekday traffic to pick-up Valentine’s Day gifts!

“It’s a real treat for Ben White Florist to offer customers the local partnership of fresh cut, professionally arranged flowers and Amy’s Chocolate Covered Strawberries!” said Jessica Banks, a Representative for Ben White Florist. “ In this fast-paced world where every minute counts, it’s priceless to jump online, select the perfect floral message and add some extra strawberry sweetness for your special someone.  Guaranteed that your order will be delivered on Valentine’s Day, Amy’s and Ben White Florist is a true match made in Austin!”

Amy’s Chocolate Covered Strawberries are made with fresh strawberries that are completely covered with  imported European Callebaut Dark Chocolate, drizzled with a Callebaut white chocolate lattice and packaged in an adorable egg carton.

Ben White Florists specialize in providing contemporary and traditional flower arrangements. They have a variety of Valentine’s Day options ranging at competitive price points.

Amy’s Ice Creams and Ben White Florist encourage Austinites to buy local this Valentine’s Day by having  flowers and chocolate covered strawberries delivered!

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Amy’s Ice Creams has been making homemade premium ice creams & frozen desserts for 25 years with multiple locations across Texas also offering catering and wholesale service for their 350 ice cream flavors, frozen yogurt, fruit ices, and cakes.