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EDDIE BAUER’S PUFFED-UP ANNIVERSARY WE’RE ALL ABOUT RECOGNIZING THE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES of companies in the multichannel selling industry. But a release
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Foot Locker Buys CCS From Delia’s
Delia’s in late September Sold Its Extreme-Sports Gear merchant CCS to retail chain Foot Locker for $102 million in cash. Besides CCS, the direct segment
The Paragon is Back in Business
Nearly a year after parent company BlueSky Brands shut its doors, one of its larger titles–The Paragon gifts catalog–is making a comeback.
Financial Reports: Brookstone, Office Depot, PC Connection
Third-quarter financials for multichannel merchants
Online Browsers Buy Through Retail: Survey
(Direct Newsline) More U.S. consumers buy through retail channels after researching their purchases online, according to a new study.
Woeful Report From Williams-Sonoma
If there was any doubt lingering that multichannel merchants were in for a rough holiday, consider the comments of Howard Lester, CEO for kitchenware/home decor cataloger/retailer Williams-Sonoma.
A Look at Mega DCs
Distribution centers have grown from an average size of 173,592 sq. ft. in 1997 to an average of 308,034 sq. ft. in 2006, according to research by warehouse facilities provider ProLogis.
Henry Schein Boasts Diverse DC Staff
Looking to reduce employee turnover in your warehouse or distribution center? You might take a cue from medical, dental and veterinary supplies company Henry Schein, which is using a unique diversity model for staffing its 300,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Indianapolis.
O&F Movers and Shakers
Deutsche Post has promoted Joe Phelan to CEO of DHL Global Mail.