MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navarre (Nasdaq:NAVR), a vertically integrated, multi-channel platform of e-commerce services and distribution solutions for retailers and manufacturers, through its SpeedFC subsidiary, has been engaged by Avenue Stores to support the re-launch of its e-commerce website, Avenue.com.
Through Avenue.com, as well as more than 290 Avenue stores nationwide, the multi-channel retailer brings affordable fashion to real size women. It offers clothing and accessories to fit every lifestyle and setting, providing unlimited style solutions.
SpeedFC will provide ongoing back-end support of Avenue.com with direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, returns processing, order management and customer care, which will involve full integration with Avenue's front-end platform.
"Avenue has created a very unique and popular brand that addresses an important niche in woman's fashion," noted Jeff Zisk, president of SpeedFC. "We bring to Avenue extensive know-how and experience in supporting the demanding needs of prominent apparel brands. Our integrated back-end capabilities will ensure a superior shopping experience for Avenue.com customers, while allowing Avenue's management and staff to focus on what they do best."
According to Julie Daly, President of Avenue Direct: "In addition to their experience with similar e-commerce businesses, we chose SpeedFC based on their scalable and flexible back-end services that easily ties into our existing processes and systems. SpeedFC's turnkey solution will support the re-launch of our online presence and allow us to take advantage of the tremendous industry growth we are seeing in e-commerce for women's fashion."
"SpeedFC will support our efforts to explore every aspect of how we work, so the customer will make Avenue their store of choice every time," continued Daly. "For Avenue, this will mean building new product categories and introducing new fashions that attract customers. SpeedFC's timely and accurate delivery of online orders and professional customer support is essential to our success and helps control costs."
About Avenue Stores
Avenue Stores is a leading plus size specialty retailer for women, serving trend right fashion apparel for every season under the Avenue brand. Along with apparel, the company provides a broad selection of categories such as Avenue Body bras, shapewear, intimates, shoes and jewelry. Avenue is a multi-channel retailer with unlimited style solutions. Avenue is the first choice for women everywhere.
294 stores nationwide - find one near you - or shop online at www.avenue.com.
About Navarre Corporation
Founded in 1983, Navarre® provides a vertically integrated, multi-channel platform of e-commerce services and distribution solutions to retailers and manufacturers. The company uniquely offers retail distribution programs, web site development and hosting, customer care, e-commerce fulfillment, and third party logistics services. For additional information, please visit the company's websites at www.Navarre.com and www.SpeedFC.com.