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Two “Can’t Miss” Sessions at NCOF 2008

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Nearly 20 years after its beginnings, the 2008 National Conference on Operations & Fulfillment (NCOF) continues to offer attendees a wealth of opportunities to benchmark themselves against competitors, share ideas with colleagues, and find new and exciting ways to improve operations, as well as their bottom lines.

The Ergonomic Effect

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Still not convinced of the benefits of ergonomic programs among contact centers? Many studies over the years have demonstrated the positive effects of ergonomics. Some are highly documented. Some are anecdotal. Here

February Sales Roundup

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February was for the most part a decent month for the publicly traded companies tracked by MULTICHANNEL MERCHANT.

Total Luxury Group Acquires Petals

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Apparel holding company Total Luxury Group announced Monday that it had acquired home decor products merchant Petals Decorative Accents for about $20 million.

Sharper Image Seeking Store Liquidators

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High-tech gadgets and gifts merchant Sharper Image, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Feb. 19, is seeking court approval to hire a liquidator to conduct store-closing sales at more than half of its retail locations.

Scant Increases for Staples

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Fourth-quarter sales for Framingham, MA-based catalog/retailer Staples grew 1%, to $5.3 billion for the three months ended Feb. 2.