HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCBB: VPIG) announced today that it has signed an agreement to integrate its safe youth payment option into the Dillon Rogers website. Dillon Rogers offers bracelets, jewelry and accessories, providing customization and personalization options for many of their products. Their products are sold online and in stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and quality fashion boutiques across the country.
“Our personalized jewelry and accessories are especially popular with young customers,” said Geoffrey Dillon, President at Dillon Rogers. “By including Virtual Piggy as a payment option, we’re able to give these customers the ability to completely control their experience on our website: picking the product they want, customizing it, and making the purchase all on their own.”
“Dillon Rogers really speaks to what Virtual Piggy customers are looking for by offering a personalized experience in a quality product,” said Dr. Jo Webber. “They empower young customers to customize their products, and now they’ll be empowered to safely purchase those items as well. Plus, our young customers can now buy personalized Dillon Rogers products as gifts for their family’s special occasions.”
About Virtual Piggy, Inc.
Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables kids to manage and spend money within a parent-controlled environment. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 21 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy laws. Virtual Piggy enables the Under 21 audience to play, transact and socialize in a secure online environment guided by parental permission, oversight and control. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and on the Web at: www.virtualpiggy.com.
About Dillon Rogers
Dillon Rogers has offered quality leather bracelets, fashionable jewelry and accessories for twelve years. Their products are sold online and in stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and quality fashion boutiques across the country. Their hallmark is providing customers with the ability to express their creativity by customizing their own items with their names, initials, or other messaging. Incorporating this option into their online store makes it easy for customers to conveniently pick the product they want, customize it, and have it shipped.
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