DHL Pulls Plug on Domestic Service

| MCM staff

In an announcement surprising few logistics industry watchers, Deutsche Post, parent company of DHL, said this morning it is shutting down its DHL Express business in the U.S. as of Jan. 30, 2009

October Sales Roundup: More Bad News

| MCM staff

For the companies tracked by Multichannel Merchant, monthly sales in continue to reflect the stagnant national economy. After a slow September, October wasn’t any better.

Asset Sale for Boscov’s

| Jim Tierney

Boscov’s announced Nov. 4 it has signed an asset purchase agreement for a sale to a family group led by Albert Boscov and Edwin Lakin

Confusion Reigns Over Intelligent Mail Barcodes

| Jim Tierney

The U.S. Postal Service has long been touting the Intelligent Mail barcode (IMB) as a revolutionary change–one that will expand mailers’ ability to track individual pieces of mail and provide greater visibility into the mail stream.

Replacements, Ltd. Expanding to Mega DC

| Patrick Barnard

Seeking to consolidate its warehouse operations into one centralized facility, Replacements, Ltd., which sells replacement pieces for china, crystal, silver, contemporary and collectible tabletop sets, is adding 500,000 sq. ft. to its main distribution center in Greensboro, NC.

Former Paragon CEO Helps Reopen Its RI DC

| Tim Parry

Some Rhode Island residents consider fixing up their beach house as a summer project. Steve Rowley brought a shuttered 132,000 sq.-ft. distribution center in Westerly, RI, back to life.

Multichannel Merchant/Direct Buyer’s Guide 2009

| MCM staff

Please click on the .pdf below to view your listing(s) under the category(ies) you have selected as it will appear in the 2009 Multichannel Merchant/Direct Buyer’s Guide. Dear Buyer’s Guide Advertiser, Welcome. Below is a .pdf of 2009 Multichannel …