Retail

Urban Outfitters Speeds Turnaround
Urban Outfitters increases ordering efficiencies and reduces total headcount with Manhattan Associates supply chain software. In anticipation of projected company growth, the apparel retailer implemented Warehouse Management and Performance Management modules in the company's direct channel facility in Trenton, South Carolina.
Tommy Hilfiger Refines e-Commerce Services
Tommy Hilfiger Retail LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation forms a strategic partnership with Fulfillment Technologies LLC (FillTek), a full-service provider of order fulfillment, customer care and information technology services, to support Tommy Hilfiger's eCommerce Sales at www.shoptommy.com

Coca-Cola to Rival Pepsi During Super Bowl

For the first time since 1998, Coca-Cola will advertise during the Super Bowl. According to Adweek, Coca-Cola was content buying the pods immediately prior to the telecasts, while competitor Pepsi dominated the in-game airwaves.
Lowes Foods Implements Demand Forecasting

Alex Lee's Lowes Foods Stores implements Retalix DemandAnalytX (DAX).
New Balance Complies with Retailer Label Requirements

New Balance, a leading athletic shoe manufacturer, complies with its customer requirements for specialized UPC price and inventory labels with the help of Paxar Corporation.
Fossil Appoints New Director to Board

Fossil Inc. appointed Elaine Agather, chairman and chief executive officer of Chase - Dallas, to its Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2007.
Peet's Coffee & Tea Signs New Grocery Distribution Agreement

Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., a specialty coffee roaster and marketer, continues its grocery expansion in New England with the availability of its fresh, deep-roasted coffee within Stop & Shop Supermarkets, a division of Royal Ahold.
Wilsons Leather Extends CEO Term

Wilsons The Leather Experts agrees to extend CEO Michael Searles' employment term for an extra year.
VF Outdoor Negotiates to Acquire Eagle Creek Brand

VF Outdoor Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, is in negotiation to acquire Eagle Creek Inc., a supplier of adventure travel gear, including accessories, luggage, daypacks and other products.
Cadbury Schweppes Vending Machines Accept Contactless Payment

Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), whose brands include Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, A&W Root Beer, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Mott's and numerous others, is working with MasterCard and USA Technologies to enable Dr Pepper and Snapple vending machines in Dallas, New York and Chicago to accept credit card payments.

Urban Outfitters Speeds Turnaround

Tommy Hilfiger Refines e-Commerce Services

Coca-Cola to Rival Pepsi During Super Bowl

Lowes Foods Implements Demand Forecasting

New Balance Complies with Retailer Label Requirements

Fossil Appoints New Director to Board

Peet's Coffee & Tea Signs New Grocery Distribution Agreement

Wilsons Leather Extends CEO Term

VF Outdoor Negotiates to Acquire Eagle Creek Brand

Cadbury Schweppes Vending Machines Accept Contactless Payment