Reebok-CCM Hockey Goes Live with iCongo’s E-Commerce Platform 

Reebok-CCM Hockey implements iCongo's business-to-business e-commerce platform. Reebok-CCM Hockey uses iCongo's ICE3 TM suite to conduct its entire order entry and order management processes online. These systems include ICE3 TM business-to-business catalog and order entry system, ICE3 TM workflow system, online and offline sales force automation (SFA), ICE3 TM customer portal and ICE3 TM comprehensive suite of marketing and collaboration modules. The systems are internationalized including accessibility in multiple languages, product catalogs by country and multi-currency support.

"We selected iCongo's comprehensive suite of business-to-business e-commerce systems based on the richness and completeness of their e-commerce platform, the depth and flexibility of their e-commerce systems and their strong industry experience," says John Bissert, director of sales, Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. "After going live with iCongo's B2B e-commerce platform, we are now offering our customers the systems required to obtain important up-to-date product information and the ability to place and track orders more quickly and efficiently online, 24x7. At the same time, the systems are lowering our order processing costs and improving ordering efficiencies and improving services to our customers; enabling us to more effectively communicate and collaborate with our customers."

Reebok-CCM Hockey's sales representatives improve the speed and efficiency of their sales efforts by using the ICE3 TM online and offline SFA system. By using the SFA System, reps are able to receive the latest product and customer information, enter orders on behalf of their customers both online or offline and electronically transmit sales orders while on the road. The reps are also able to place booking orders (future orders) using the system's specialized booking order functionality.

"iCongo's B2B platform is allowing us to deliver to our customers improved services and efficiencies," said Giovanna Di Ielsi, director, e-commerce and MIS for Reebok-CCM Hockey. "For example, a consumer can now walk into a sporting goods store on the weekend looking for a specific Rbk hockey stick, and if the item is not in stock, the retailer can place the order right on the spot and guarantee delivery to their customer."

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Liz Claiborne Selects Global Network Management from Verizon

Liz Claiborne connects its operations in 25 countries globally with Verizon. The fashion retailer deploys the Verizon Private IP platform to support the company's global communications needs, which helps enhance network management.

To more effectively support both its current operations and future growth, Liz Claiborne sought to identify a global network provider to streamline its overall communication infrastructure. Key criteria were global reach with local support capabilities, as well as firm cost control.

Verizon Business fully managed Verizon Private IP and Secure Gateway platform helps securely connect both central and branch offices back to its core network, as well as a secure environment to facilitate remote and in-office access to business-critical applications. In addition, the system offers the retailer a foundation on which to build future IP-based communications applications to improve its global internal and external collaboration capabilities.

"By outsourcing the core network provision to Verizon Business, we anticipate significant cost benefits, primarily as a result of enhanced productivity and labor savings," said Wayne Dabney, vice president of IT, Liz Claiborne. "The new network will help us save on costs and enhance productivity on a global scale. Our Asia Pacific team was impressed by Verizon Business ability to deliver outstanding support globally without losing focus of local needs by allocating strong in-country support teams. The team is fully behind Verizon Business and together we are confident that Verizon Business can deliver both a fantastic managed solution and outstanding service."

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Calvin Klein Launches Full-Scale Branded E-Commerce Site

Calvin Klein launches its new e-commerce component to the company's existing branded Web site at calvinklein.com. The Calvin Klein Web site allows U.S. shoppers to access products from the Calvin Klein 'better' brand through an additional channel and shop hundreds of Calvin Klein items. Guests from outside the U.S. will be automatically taken to the company's global branding site, which supports all Calvin Klein brand offerings.

The new e-commerce site bring together merchandise from virtually all categories presently available today under the Calvin Klein 'better' line of men's and women's apparel and accessories, as well as items for the home. Planned assortments include men's and women's sportswear, suit separates, jeanswear, underwear, intimates, sleepwear, outerwear, footwear, eyewear, and watches; men's tailored clothing, shirts, belts and ties; and women's dresses and accessories. Additionally, merchandise from the Calvin Klein Home line will also be offered including bedding, bath, table linens, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, home decor, and gifts. Items from the Calvin Klein Collection and the ck Calvin Klein lines will not be offered on this site at this time.