Calgary, Canada — Sept. 11, 2009

Since being released in July of this year, the new Shopster Merchant Network is experiencing exponential growth, in terms of increasing numbers of online wholesale and retail sellers joining its ranks. In the first two months since its inception, the new Shopster Merchant Network has attracted over 8,000 registered users, and current estimates predict that it will host over 20,000 merchants by the end of the year!

The Shopster Merchant Network is only a part of the entire Shopster platform (which is free to join) and  it enables entrepreneurs to make money online. Shopster members sell products from other merchants or list their own products to be sold by Network merchants. It’s worth noting that Shopster is the first e-Commerce solution to come with a built-in sales force for its customers’ products, along with instant inventory for businesses to sell.

“We are thrilled that our Merchant Network is growing so quickly. It shows that online retailers were in real need of a solution like ours. By combining the tools to host your online business with being able to easily connect and manage your merchant relationships, our customers are able to focus on making sales, and that’s the most critical piece for any business.” Sarath Samarasekera, Shopster.com CEO and co-founder says. “The Merchant Network allows merchants to collectively build their businesses bigger, faster. When surveyed, 86% of our customers said that they would refer friends and colleagues to join the Shopster Network, which is very exciting.”

Retailers and suppliers are encouraged to sign up for an account with Shopster.com at no charge!

*About Shopster.com: Social Networking for Products*

Founded in 2004, Shopster.com is an official eBay Solutions Partner that offers a suite of e-Commerce solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Thousands of online merchants from around the world rely on Shopster, as it simplifies the complexities of online retail by allowing merchants to manage their store, transactions, and supply chain relationships within one easy-to-use interface. Joining the Network is free, so merchants can focus on growth and relationships… not on unnecessary overhead costs.