The Liquidation of Coldwater Creek Begins
A joint venture of Gordon Brothers Group and Hilco Merchant Resources began Coldwater Creek’s closing sales on May 8. The women’s apparel seller filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 11.
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Rue La La Announces the Launch Of DressingRoom
Highlighting particular looks or themes, Rue La La’s DressingRoom will give members access to inspiration from necklaces to vases, and linens to maxidresses, to bring style to their closets and living rooms.
The Bon-Ton Leasing New Fulfillment Center in Ohio
E Smith Realty Partners has recently secured a 743,600-square-foot lease with The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. for a direct-to-consumer fulfillment center in West Jefferson, OH.
USPS Suffers a Net Loss of $1.9 Billion
The U.S. Postal Service’s shipping and package revenue increased 8% to $252 million in the second quarter, and last mile service increased 26.4%. So why did the USPS sustain a $1.9 billion loss?
Systemax to Acquire Netherlands B2B IT Supplier
The acquisition will strengthen Systemax’s existing presence in the Netherlands, and allow it to offer existing customers a much more robust service offering, including remote network monitoring, logistics and assembly, maintenance and managed print services.
Zachys Improves Search and Shopping Experience
Wine and liquor retailer, Zachys improved its search and shopping experience when it began working with SLI Systems. It saw online conversions and per-visit value nearly double.
Vitamin Shoppe Ecommerce Revenues Up 17%
Vitamin Shoppe’s total net sales in the first quarter increased 10.3% to $307.8 million compared to $279.1 million in the same period of the prior year.
hhgregg Embarks on Brand Transformation
the hhgregg brand transformation will encompass all customer touchpoints, including its 228 store locations and its online presence, the electronics-seller said May 6.
Smartphone-Generated Retail Revenue Up 115.9% in April 2014
Smartphones generated 29.3% of total online visits, up 45.0% from April 2013. The market share of non-mobile (desktop) visits decreased 22.3% from April 2013 to April 2014.
Nordstrom Rack Launches Integrated Online and Mobile Shopping Site
Nordstromrack.com is built on a shared platform with HauteLook, Nordstrom’s flash sale business, and gives customers access to shop Nordstrom Rack merchandise alongside HauteLook flash sale events.