Oriental Trading, 4/26 — Save $10 + get FREE shipping on patriotic fun
Although Oriental Trading doesn’t mention it explicitly, I’m going to call this email the first reference to Memorial Day, which is May 30 this year. For insights and inspiration for your campaigns, check out the Memorial Day 2010 Season Finale.

Barnes & Noble, 4/26 — Now! Even More Tablet to the Reader's Tablet -- Popular Apps, Email, Video, More.
Looks like email designers have yet another email platform to be wary of: the Nook Color. Rebranding it as a tablet instead of an e-reader, Barnes & Noble touts the Nook Color’s “full-featured email” capabilities in this email.

Macy’s, 4/26 — Friends & Family online today: extra 25% off + Free Shipping!
This Macy’s email does several things very well: First, there’s a nice reminder of their every-day free shipping offer that they introduced a few months back. Second, there’ a viral pass-along discount offer that subscribers can share with friends and family. And third, the Thank-a-Mom Movement campaign is interesting in that it incorporates cause marketing as a reward for engagement. Here’s the email:

And here’s the landing page for the Thank-a-Mom Movement on Facebook:

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Neiman Marcus, 4/26 — Don't forget Mom - exclusive gifts from DAVID YURMAN
Ann Taylor, 4/26 — Treat Her To A Little Chic This Mother's Day...
1-800-Flowers.com, 4/26 — Save up to 25% on Mother's Day Bestsellers - LIMITED TIME
Dick’s Sporting Goods, 4/26 — Be Mom's Favorite - We've Got the Gifts to Make Her Day
Linens ’n Things, 4/26 — Show Mom She's #1 with a Comforter Set!
L.L. Bean, 4/26 — Stay Cool in Our Popular Tropics Shirt + FREE Shipping
Dell, 4/26 — Our little bundle of joy
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