CompUSA Makes Retail Stores Multichannel

| Tim Parry

Gilbert Fiorentino, chief executive of Systemax Technology Worldwide, said he’s seen this connection between the Internet and retail help Systemax’s 39 CompUSA stores. By creating as many touch-points with the Internet as possible on the sales floor, CompUSA saw a 20% increase in in-store conversions in 2009.

Six-Day Mail Delivery Safe Through FY2011?

| Jim Tierney

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 18-12 to approve a spending bill for Fiscal Year 2011 that included a measure to continue six-day delivery. Similarly, the House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee approved language on a voice vote.