GSI Commerce Inc. announced that it has signed a multiyear agreement
with a subsidiary of VF Corporation for the Nautica and Kipling apparel
brands. GSI will provide both the Nautica and Kipling brands with
technology, customer care, order processing and fulfillment services.
When the Web store launches with GSI in 2008, the Nautica brand will
offer apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Kipling
website will offer handbags, backpacks, luggage and
accessories.
“In choosing GSI Commerce we saw a company that will be a strategic
partner in growing our business,” said Richard Anders, president of
Nautica Retail USA, Inc. “We're excited that GSI will create and
deliver a compelling online experience tailored to our growing customer
base. GSI's end-to-end solution provides a single solution for the
online needs of the Nautica and Kipling brands.”
“We are delighted to partner with VF Corporation, a worldwide leader in
branded lifestyle apparel and related products, in launching their
well-known Nautica and Kipling brands,” said Damon Mintzer, executive
vice president of sales for GSI Commerce. “We look forward to working
with VF to evolve their Web stores into an online destination that
reinforces their brands.”
